Fort Apache the Bronx (1981): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Fort Apache the Bronx is a 1981 crime drama directed by Daniel Petrie, starring Paul Newman, Edward Asner and Danny Aiello. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $29.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fort Apache the Bronx About?
The premise of Fort Apache the Bronx without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined police officer finds himself caught between his commitment to justice and the brutal realities of the Bronx. He relentlessly pursues the truth, uncovering a web of corruption within his own precinct. His uncompromising stance puts him at odds with colleagues who are willing to protect their power through any means necessary, leading to a tense and explosive confrontation.
Fort Apache the Bronx Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police station
- bronx new york city
- cop killer
- new york city
- police brutality
- prostitute
- corrupt cop
- police
- police precinct
- drug dealer
- south bronx new york city
- puerto rican
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- police captain
- irish american
- hostage
- murder
- hospital
- pimp
- nurse
- violence
- bar
- thrown from a rooftop
- heroin
- riot
- murder of an innocent man
- shootout
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- cynicism
- murder of a police officer
- death by drug overdose
- italian american
- metaphoric title
- friendship between men
- foot chase
- witness to a murder
- fistfight
- female serial killer
- death of girlfriend
- guilt
- moral dilemma
- female psychopath
- heroin overdose
- grief
- police raid
- urban decay
- police partner
- police car
- tenement
- drugs
- switchblade
Fort Apache the Bronx Cast
Paul Newman leads the cast, with Edward Asner and Danny Aiello. Directed by Daniel Petrie; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Daniel Petrie
Also Starring in Fort Apache the Bronx
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Fort Apache the Bronx Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fort Apache the Bronx 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Fort Apache the Bronx Plot Summary
What happens in Fort Apache the Bronx from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the 41st Police Precinct in the South Bronx, veteran officer Murphy (Paul Newman), who has dedicated 18 years to his career, finds himself coasting along, striving to be a good cop while minimizing the chaos that comes with it. He believes in harmonizing effective police work with a sense of social responsibility. However, the peace is disrupted when the new Precinct Captain, Connolly (Edward Asner), steps in. Having volunteered for the daunting role, Connolly is set on capturing the elusive cop killer responsible for the tragic shootings of police officers.
Full summary
The whole story of Fort Apache the Bronx, scene by scene
Fort Apache the Bronx Box Office
Fort Apache the Bronx grossed $29.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.2M
- US & Canada
- $29.2M
Fort Apache the Bronx Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fort Apache the Bronx.
How Well Do You Know Fort Apache the Bronx?
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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Who plays the role of Sergeant Murphy?
Cars in Fort Apache the Bronx
34 cars on screen, including the 1976 Chevrolet Nova and the 1979 Dodge Sportsman.
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1976 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role
Fort Apache the Bronx Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Distrito Apache, el Bronx” and “Districte Apatxe”.
- Also known as
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- Distrito Apache, el Bronx
- Districte Apatxe
- Las calles del infierno
- Infierno en el Bronx
- 紅番區
- 红蕃区
- Le Policeman
- Distrito apache: El Bronx
- Bronx 41º distretto di polizia
- Pevnost Apačů v Bronxu
- Форт Апачи
- Бронкс
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- Форт Апач
- 41ª DP - Inferno no Bronx
- Apacserőd Bronxban
- 암흑가의 투캅스
- Le policier du Bronx
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Movies Like Fort Apache the Bronx
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including South Bronx Heroes, Port of New York and 1990: The Bronx Warriors.
Fort Apache the Bronx FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Fort Apache the Bronx, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fort Apache the Bronx?
Fort Apache the Bronx runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Fort Apache the Bronx released?
Fort Apache the Bronx was released on February 6, 1981.
Who directed Fort Apache the Bronx?
Fort Apache the Bronx was directed by Daniel Petrie.
More films by Daniel Petrie Who is in the cast of Fort Apache the Bronx?
Fort Apache the Bronx stars Paul Newman, Edward Asner and Danny Aiello, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Fort Apache the Bronx make at the box office?
Fort Apache the Bronx grossed $29.2 million worldwide.
How is Fort Apache the Bronx rated?
Fort Apache the Bronx has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Fort Apache the Bronx have a post-credit scene?
No. Fort Apache the Bronx has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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