Fort Massacre (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1958, Fort Massacre is a western film directed by Joseph M. Newman, running about 80 minutes. “The West has never known a “Hero” like the Killer who commanded” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New Mexico Territory, August 1879. The few surviving members of a cavalry column, which has been relentlessly decimated by the Apaches, attempt to reach Fort Crain. On their way through a hostile land, the obsessive and ruthless Sergeant Vinson takes to the limit the battered will of the troopers under his command.
Who’s in it. Fort Massacre stars Joel McCrea as Vinson, Forrest Tucker as McGurney, Susan Cabot as Piute Girl and John Russell as Travis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Fort Massacre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fort Massacre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fort Massacre tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fort Massacre (1958)?
- In US, Fort Massacre is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fort Massacre worth watching?
- Fort Massacre holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fort Massacre?
- Fort Massacre stars Joel McCrea, Forrest Tucker, Susan Cabot, John Russell and George N. Neise.
- When was Fort Massacre released?
- Fort Massacre was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.