| | Fort Apache, The Bronx DVD (4 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Action DVDs, Warner Store Movies, Warner Value DVD Videos, Dramas, Action/Adventure, Thriller, Suspense, Cops, Drugs, Thieves, Gangs | | Starring | Paul Newman, Pam Grier, Edward Asner, Danny Aiello, Rachel Ticotin, Erik Estrada, Ken Wahl | | Director | Daniel Petrie |
120 minute feature film DVD starring Paul Newman. FORT APACHE, THE BRONX is a hard-hitting drama about a police station in the Bronx that's more of a fortress than a precinct house. Inside, the atmosphere of corruption and indifference pervades the department, but two cops try to make a difference. 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. Fort Apache, The Bronx Reviews: "...[The dialogue] is snappy and straight from the streets, creating one good scene after another..."
-- Har., Variety "...A tough-talking street melodrama, both shocking and sorrowful, acted by Paul Newman and a huge cast with the kind of conviction that can't be ignored..."
-- Vincent Canby, New York Times Fort Apache, The Bronx | Studio | Warner Home Video | | Orig Year | 1981 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  3059  | | CD Universe Part number | 1166411 | | Catalog number | 90610 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 13, 2001 | | Rating | R (MPAA) | | Running Time | 120 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color; Dolby Surround Sound; Digital Sound; Stereo Sound |
Fort Apache, The Bronx Movie Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  clear depiction of the Bronx
A brilliant film about life in the Bronx during the 70s, Fort Apache is definitely a classic. The movie is haunting and the characters are real. Fort Apache The Bronx is worth watching!
Submitted by zanele nondzimba (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Boogie down south! BX!
classic new york movie right there, miguel pinero is in the joint, pam greer....if you like classic new york movies you should check out fort apache
Submitted by Ev (Bronx, NY)
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 EXCELLENT flick
This was one of my favorite alll time movies when I was a teen....LONGGGGGG ago! If anyone has seen Jackie Brown you will see just how far Pam Grier has come in films too. She plays the HOE in this movie. I love Ken Wahl and Paul Newman in this as well. This is a great classic cop film and if you love cop films, you need this one in your collection!
Submitted by Stacey (Manteca, CA, USA)
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Very Good 70's Bronx Movie
This movie is a good and accurate depiction of life in The Bronx during the 1970's. Its citizens dealt with drugs, violence, poverty, and poor living conditions. The Bronx has come a long way. If you want to see what life was like in The Bronx as opposed to what it is now, you should watch this movie. I lived it, and still live in and love The Bronx.
Submitted by Bronxrican (Bronx, New York)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No oldie but a goodie cop flix
All around good old cop flix.
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