A detachment of US Cavalry, separated from the main body of the troop, loses its officers in an Apache attack. Motivated by revenge for the murder of his wife and children, Vinson, An Indian-hating - though courageous - sergeant, leads his men in the direction of a distant fort - along the way coming across an Indian army that outnumbers them. Can they fight their way through and make it to safety?
Fort Massacre is a tough, gritty western featuring a small band of cavalry soldiers trying to stay alive amidst the Apache roaming around. Things are complicated by the sergeant's hate of Indians which puts his men in danger. Joel McCrea is excellent in the role, and it's quite atypical one as he doesn't usually play an edgy and bitter character driven to the brink by the past - the murder of his wife. It's almost like a character study, and it can be talky but there's enough things happening to dampen any boredom, and the action is quite good. Filmed on location in New Mexico and Utah, the stunning cinematography only adds to the epic scope of this twisted drama. There's a good supporting cast, John Russell and Forrest Tucker are standouts. Susan Cabot is wasted in a small role, though amidst the edginess she's a sight for sore eyes. Very good western.
Fort Massacre is a tough, gritty western featuring a small band of cavalry soldiers trying to stay alive amidst the Apache roaming around. Things are complicated by the sergeant's hate of Indians which puts his men in danger. Joel McCrea is excellent in the role, and it's quite atypical one as he doesn't usually play an edgy and bitter character driven to the brink by the past - the murder of his wife. It's almost like a character study, and it can be talky but there's enough things happening to dampen any boredom, and the action is quite good. Filmed on location in New Mexico and Utah, the stunning cinematography only adds to the epic scope of this twisted drama. There's a good supporting cast, John Russell and Forrest Tucker are standouts. Susan Cabot is wasted in a small role, though amidst the edginess she's a sight for sore eyes. Very good western.