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Fort Apache, the Bronx

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Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981)

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Reviews Counted:11

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Average Rating:6.6/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Deep in the bombed-out streets of the Bronx lies Fort Apache, the local police station, in this hard-hitting drama that portrays the lives of two local cops working the beat in the worst precinct... Deep in the bombed-out streets of the Bronx lies Fort Apache, the local police station, in this hard-hitting drama that portrays the lives of two local cops working the beat in the worst precinct in New York. Paul Newman stars as Murphy, a loyal and ethical cop who has been working on the force for 18 years. He and his partner, Corelli (Ken Wahl), hit the streets every day, facing desperate and impoverished conditions with a combination of courage, responsibility, and gritty humor. Despite the hardships the two men face, they carry on with their off-duty lives, carousing at local bars, flirting with girls, and sharing a deep respect for each another. Murphy's developing relationship with Isabella (Rachel Ticotin), a local nurse, is at the heart of the film, a captivating combination of romance, violence, and tragedy. When two rookie cops are murdered in broad daylight, the new police chief (Ed Asner) shakes up the force and demands violent and reactionary measures against the local citizens. But their extreme police actions provoke riots in the streets, and Murphy and Corelli are forced to face the corruption and indifference that pervade their department. A truly moving tale of two men attempting to stay afloat in an urban wasteland, director Daniel Petrie's film features outstanding lead performances and an excellent supporting cast, including Danny Aiello and Pam Grier. [More]

Starring: Paul Newman, Edward Asner, Ken Wahl, Rachel Ticotin

Starring: Paul Newman, Edward Asner, Ken Wahl, Rachel Ticotin, Danny Aiello, Pam Grier, Erik Estrada

Director: Daniel Petrie

Director: Daniel Petrie

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A realistic, colorful and always interesting study of a veteran police office (Newman) and his a rookie partner (Wahl) patrolling the rough streets of the South Bronx. Asner is memorable as their gung-ho new commander.

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Chuck O'Leary
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06/19/05
Emanuel Levy
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Overlooked hard-boiled cop story.

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Scott Weinberg
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Boulder Weekly

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Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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Fort Apache, the Bronx portrays the men in blue as neither Galahads nor roughnecks but as ordinary human beings who try to cope in a pressure-cooker.

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01/31/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Carol Cling
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Las Vegas Review-Journal

A cliched but thoroughly watchable cop movie, thanks to Newman's acting chops.

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03/19/03
Brian Mckay
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