The best three films of Henry Fonda.
About the Actor:
One of the cinema's most enduring actors, Henry Fonda enjoyed a highly successful career spanning close to a half century. Most often in association with director John Ford, he starred in many of the finest films of Hollywood's golden era. In 1999, he was named the sixth-Greatest Male Star of All Time by the American Film Institute.
Won Oscar. Another 15 wins & 10 nominations
Movie Details:
1. 12 Angry Men (1957)
Directed by Sidney Lumet. Starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb.
A dissenting juror in a murder trial slowly manages to convince the others that the case is not as obviously clear as it seemed in court.
2. Fort Apache (1948)
Directed by John Ford. Starring John Wayne, Henry Fonda.
In John Ford's sombre exploration mythologizing of American heroes, he slowly reveals the character of Owen Thursday, who sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, Thursday attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
3. The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)
Directed by William A. Wellman. Starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews.
When a posse catches up three men suspected of killing a local farmer, some of them become strongly divided on whether or not to lynch the men.
