Fort Apache the Bronx

"No cowboys, no Indians, no cavalry to the rescue, only a cop."

Feb 6 1981 R 2h 5m
Crime, Drama

From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "Fort Apache", as the officers call their police station, which really seems like an outpost in enemy's country. The story follows officer Murphy, who seems to be a tuff cynic, but in truth he's a moralist with a sense for justice.

Plot

From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "Fort Apache", as the officers call their police station, which really seems like an outpost in enemy's country. The story follows officer Murphy, who seems to be a tuff cynic, but in truth he's a moralist with a sense for justice.

Written by

Heywood Gould, Thomas Mulhearn, Pete Tessitore

Directed by

Daniel Petrie

Cast

Paul Newman, Edward Asner, Ken Wahl

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Time-Life Television Productions, Producers Circle

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
Fort Apache The Bronx 1981 TV trailer
Scores
# of Votes
7,307
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
49
Popularity
NA