Fort Apache the Bronx (1981)

125 min · Drama, crime film, docudrama, drama film

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Directors

Daniel Petrie

Cast

Paul Newman, Edward Asner, Ken Wahl, Danny Aiello, Pam Grier, Kathleen Beller, Pam Grier

The story

Police officers face many challenges in the impoverished, high-crime South Bronx region of New York City. Among these officers are NYPD officers Murphy and Corelli, who work from the 41st Precinct, nicknamed "Fort Apache" because, to those who work there, it feels like an army outpost in foreign territory. The streets are full of dangerous criminals, such as violent gangs and drug dealers.

Catalogue themes and tags

Bronx, Drogenhändler, Drug Scene, Drug Traffic, Drugs, Enquiry, Killing, Murderer, Observer, Police, Crime Fiction, Action, Drama, Docudrama

Genres

Drama, crime film, docudrama, drama film

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