Apache Trail (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1942, Apache Trail is a romance and western film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 66 minutes. “The Apaches are Coming!...and a group of whites, joined by fate, battle for survival!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The brother of a notorious outlaw is put in a charge of a stagecoach line way station in dangerous Apache territory. A stagecoach arrives at the station with a valuable box of cargo, and the outlaw brother soon shows up, though denying that he's planning to take the cargo box. Soon, however, rampaging Apaches attack the station, and the station manager, his brother and a disparate group of passengers and employees must fight them off.
Who’s in it. Apache Trail stars Lloyd Nolan as Trigger Bill Folliard, Donna Reed as Rosalia Martinez, William Lundigan as Tom Folliard and Ann Ayars as Constance Selden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Apache Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apache Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apache Trail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apache Trail (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Apache Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Apache Trail worth watching?
- Apache Trail holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apache Trail?
- Apache Trail stars Lloyd Nolan, Donna Reed, William Lundigan, Ann Ayars and Connie Gilchrist.
- When was Apache Trail released?
- Apache Trail was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.