• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1981-02-06
  • Runtime125 minutes
  • TaglineNo cowboys, no Indians, no cavalry to the rescue, only a cop.
  • Revenue65,200,000$
  • GenreCrime, Drama, Action
  • Production
    CompaniesThe Producer Circle Co., 20th Century Fox, Time-Life Films
  • Budget10,000,000$

Movie Overview

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.

Casts

Paul Newman

Ed Asner

Ken Wahl

Danny Aiello

Rachel Ticotin

Pam Grier

Kathleen Beller

Miguel Piñero

Jamie Tirelli

Lance Guecia

Rony Clanton

Clifford David

Sully Boyar

Michael Higgins

Irving Metzman

John Aquino

Norman Matlock

Tony DiBenedetto

Paul Gleason

Daryl Edwards

Donald Petrie

Dominic Chianese

Kim Delgado

Cleavant Derricks

Gilbert Lewis