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6.8/10 • 14

1993-12-051h 43m

WesternTV Movie

His name has become part of American vocabulary. This is his story.

The story of the greatest Native American warrior who, together with the rest of his Apache tribesmen, defied American and Mexican Armies in 1867. Finally caught and sent to a reservation camp, he eluded a military force of 5000 for 18 months before finally surrendering to the government.

Directors
Roger Young
Writters
J.T. Allen
Editors
Millie Moore

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Joseph Runningfox

    Joseph Runningfox

    Geronimo

  2. Nick Ramus

    Nick Ramus

  3. Michelle St. John

    Michelle St. John

  4. Michael Greyeyes

    Michael Greyeyes

    Juh

  5. Tailinh Agoyo

    Tailinh Agoyo

    Alope

  6. Kimberly Guerrero

    Kimberly Guerrero

  7. Jimmy Herman

    Jimmy Herman

    Old Geronimo

  8. August Schellenberg

    August Schellenberg

    Cochise

  9. Geno Silva

    Geno Silva

    General Carbinsco

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John Chard

Sep 12, 2015

7/10

Some say that his name can be heard when the wind blows. When his family is slaughtered by Mexican troops, an Apache brave chooses a path that would make him known as one of the most feared warriors in history. His name? Geronimo. It's still an annoyance to many that we have yet to get a truly on the money big screen biography film about Geronimo. How ironic, then, that the best film about the man is a TV film, one with an average budget and one filming with largely unknown actors - many of whom are actually Native Americans. This take is more of an origin story, taking us into his life and dealing with the events that would lead to him becoming the most sought after warrior during the Indian Wars. The pic addresses some forgotten facts missed by Hollywood, like involving the Mexican army in how his life was shaped, and how they behaved in the first instance. His rise to mythical - ghost like - status is covered, and covered by 3 different actors during the stages of his life, building up to the pained scenario that would see him give himself up to the American government and all that nasty business that would follow. It's authentically told and portrayed, with the location filming (Tuscon, Arizona) also aiding the earthy appeal of it all. And while it lacks a high quotient of the blood and thunder one might expect from a film with this subject matter, the integrity and all round humanisation of the subjects marks it out as an honest pic worthy of seeking out. 7/10

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Status
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Original Language
English
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