Apache Trail (1942): Cast & Plot
Apache Trail is a 1942 romantic western directed by Richard Rosson and Richard Thorpe, starring William Lundigan as Tom Folliard, Donna Reed and Connie Gilchrist. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Directors
- Richard Rosson and Richard Thorpe
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Apache Trail About?
The premise of Apache Trail without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At a remote way‑station in Apache country, the brother of a notorious outlaw is put in charge of the stagecoach line. When a valuable cargo box arrives, he denies any plan to steal it, but a sudden Apache raid forces the manager, his brother, and an eclectic group of passengers and staff to fight for survival.
Apache Trail Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- arizona desert
- apache territory
- apache indian
Apache Trail Cast & Characters
William Lundigan leads the cast as Tom Folliard, with Donna Reed as Rosalia Martinez and Connie Gilchrist as Señora Martinez. Directed by Richard Rosson and Richard Thorpe; 27 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Richard Rosson - Co-director Richard Thorpe
- William Lundigan as Tom Folliard
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Donna Reed as Rosalia Martinez - Connie Gilchrist as Señora Martinez
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Lloyd Nolan as Trigger Bill Folliard
Also Starring in Apache Trail
· 23 more- Ann Ayars Constance Selden
- Chill Wills 'Pike' Skelton
- Trevor Bardette Amber
- Byron Foulger Clerk (uncredited)
- Ray Teal Ed Cotton
- Edgar Dearing Marshal (uncredited)
- Emory Parnell Mr. Walters (uncredited)
- Al Hill Shotgun Guard (uncredited)
- Hank Bell Man in Stage Office (uncredited)
- Arthur Hoyt Meredith - Stage Passenger (uncredited)
- Ed Brady Man in Stage Office (uncredited)
- Grant Withers 'Les' Lestrade
- Mitchell Lewis Bolt Saunders (uncredited)
- Nora Cecil Passenger (uncredited)
- Sarah Edwards Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
- Frank M. Thomas Maj. Lowden
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- Walter Soderling Stage Station Clerk (uncredited)
- Miles Mander James V. Thorne
- Fuzzy Knight Juke
- Joseph E. Bernard Tall Man (uncredited)
- Gloria Holden Mrs. James V. Thorne
- George Watts Judge Keeley
- Tito Renaldo Cochee
More from Richard Rosson and Richard Thorpe
More films directed by Richard Rosson and Richard Thorpe, best-rated first: Scarface, Ivanhoe, Jailhouse Rock and How the West Was Won.
Apache Trail Plot Summary
What happens in Apache Trail from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tom O’Folliard [William Lundigan] is released from jail and seeks work at his prior employer, a stagecoach line, hoping to reclaim stability after his time behind bars. He’s dispatched to manage a stagecoach rest stop tucked away in a remote, wind-swept stretch of country, where the hours are long and the decisions heavy. There, he encounters Señora Martinez [Connie Gilchrist] and her daughter Rosalia [Donna Reed], who handle the daily chores—cooking, cleaning, keeping the place running—and bring a quiet, stubborn warmth to the otherwise bleak outpost.
Full summary
The whole story of Apache Trail, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Apache Trail?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What job does Tom O'Folliard take after being released from jail?
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Movies Like Apache Trail
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Apache, Apache Ambush and Apache War Smoke.
Apache Trail FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Apache Trail, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Apache Trail?
Apache Trail runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Apache Trail released?
Apache Trail was released on September 1, 1942.
Who directed Apache Trail?
Apache Trail was directed by Richard Rosson and Richard Thorpe.
More films by Richard Rosson Who is in the cast of Apache Trail?
Apache Trail stars William Lundigan as Tom Folliard, Donna Reed as Rosalia Martinez and Connie Gilchrist as Señora Martinez, among 27 credited actors.
Does Apache Trail have a post-credit scene?
No. Apache Trail has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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