Product: Fort Courageous (1965)
Rating: 3.0
Hold the fort!
FORT COURAGEOUS is the type of movie that used to be offered as part of a 1960s double-feature, especially at drive in theaters.SYNOPSIS--Sgt. Lucas is a falsely-accused prisoner being escorted to the titled fort by Capt. Howard and his patrol. Along the way they're ambushed by Indians and the captain is badly injured. Lucas takes over command of the column. When they reach their destination it's discovered that the entire garrison was killed in battle, all except an elderly major who wants to retire from the cavalry. Capt. Howard dies of his wounds and the major leaves the fort under a white flag. He's quickly butchered. Again, Lucas assumes command, leading the small contingent of troops against overwhelming odds and one attack after another.Also from the same year and with a similar cast isCONVICT STAGE, which was undoubtedly the other half of that double-feature!Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 viewer poll rating found at a film resource website.(6.6) Fort Courageous (1965) - Fred Beir/Don 'Red' Barry/Hanna Landy/Harry Lauter/Walter Reed/Joe Patridge/Michael Carr