Fort Apache (1948) Poster

(1948)

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Sex & Nudity

  • Cavalrymen are shown shirtless at several points.
  • Some mild flirting between characters but nothing major.

Violence & Gore

  • Several battle scenes.

Profanity

  • Shirley Temple's character uses the term 'p*ss-tosh' at one point. (probably "pish-tosh", not considered vulgar ?)
  • Frequent usage of the derogatory terms "Indian(s)", and "Savage(s)".

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • At some social occasions (e.g. Dances and parties) drinks are served and some people drink.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The final battle may be considered intense, but the film overall has a sort of campy, lighthearted feel to it.

Spoilers

The Parents Guide items below may give away important plot points.

Violence & Gore

  • In the final battle an entire cavalry unit charges right through a canyon and they are all gunned down by Indians. Before this some of the men's wives are seen waving them off, which is emotional.

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