Western
United States of America
40 Guns to Apache Pass is a 1967 western film directed by William Witney and starring Audie Murphy. The film is set in the late 19th century in Arizona and follows the story of the Apaches who are on the warpath and the Army who is trying to defend against them.
Audie Murphy plays the role of Captain Bruce Coburn, who is given the task of transporting a shipment of rifles to a remote Army fort. However, the rifles are stolen by a group of greedy white traders with the help of mutinous soldiers. Captain Coburn and his men are left behind with no weapons and must fight off the Apaches with only 40 rounds of ammunition.
Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Captain Coburn and his men put up a fierce fight and manage to fend off the Apache attacks. Along the way, they also have to deal with the treachery of some of their own men and the greed of the white traders.
The film is notable for its action-packed battle scenes and for its sympathetic portrayal of the Apache people. It also features a strong performance by Audie Murphy, who was himself a decorated war hero. Overall, 40 Guns to Apache Pass is an entertaining and engaging western that is sure to satisfy fans of the genre.
