Fort Bowie (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1958, Fort Bowie is a western film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 80 minutes. “MASSACRE! Flaming Terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fort Bowie commander Colonel Garrett, suspecting that his wife Alison is having an affair with good-looking Captain Thompson, sends him on a dangerous mission to try to persuade renegade Indian leader Victorio to cease his attacks against white settlers and soldiers.
Who’s in it. Fort Bowie stars Ben Johnson as Capt. Thomas Thompson, Jan Harrison as Alison Garrett, Kent Taylor as Col. James Garrett and Peter Mamakos as Sgt. Kukas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Fort Bowie has proved divisive with audiences.
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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fort Bowie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fort Bowie 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 Bowie (1958)?
- In US, Fort Bowie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fort Bowie worth watching?
- Fort Bowie holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Bowie?
- Fort Bowie stars Ben Johnson, Jan Harrison, Kent Taylor, Peter Mamakos and Maureen Hingert.
- When was Fort Bowie released?
- Fort Bowie was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.