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Geronimo: An American Legend

  • 1993
  • PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
14K
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Wes Studi in Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
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The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people.The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people.The story of the Apache chief and his armed resistance to the U.S. Government's subjugation of his people.

  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • John Milius
    • Larry Gross
  • Stars
    • Jason Patric
    • Gene Hackman
    • Robert Duvall
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writers
      • John Milius
      • Larry Gross
    • Stars
      • Jason Patric
      • Gene Hackman
      • Robert Duvall
    • 76User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Jason Patric
    Jason Patric
    • Lt. Charles Gatewood
    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Brig. Gen. George Crook
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Al Sieber
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • Geronimo
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Lt. Britton Davis
    Rodney A. Grant
    Rodney A. Grant
    • Mangas
    Kevin Tighe
    Kevin Tighe
    • Brig. Gen. Nelson Miles
    Steve Reevis
    Steve Reevis
    • Chato
    Carlos Palomino
    • Sgt. Turkey
    Victor Aaron
    • Ulzana
    Stuart Proud Eagle Grant
    • Sgt. Dutchy
    Stephen McHattie
    Stephen McHattie
    • Schoonover
    John Finn
    John Finn
    • Capt. Hentig
    Lee de Broux
    Lee de Broux
    • City Marshal Joe Hawkins
    Rino Thunder
    Rino Thunder
    • Old Nana
    Hoke Howell
    Hoke Howell
    • Billy Pickett
    Richard Martin Jr.
    • Apache Medicine Man
    J. Young
    • Hawkins' Deputy
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writers
      • John Milius
      • Larry Gross
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    User reviews76

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    9Holt344

    Well written, brilliantly acted and beautifully shot, Geronimo: An American Legend is a memorable western

    Geronimo: An American Legend is truly an underrated gem, an epic historical western directed by Walter Hill and written by John Milius. Great direction and a fairly good script, it does a great job at giving us a good narrative and the fictional liberties the creators took are there for dramatic use. But its representation of the Native Americans and the Apache is one thing they got right. It is a fictionalized account of the Apache Wars and how First Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood convinced Apache leader Geronimo to surrender in 1886. It's a well told story that engages you and makes you want to learn more about the historical figures and events, I'm alright with it being a fictionalized account of what happened, it's a film after all and not a documentary.

    The lead actors of the movie are Wes Studi, Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall and Matt Damon. That's just a few names, the roles that the actors I mentioned is historical figures and I'm certain that everything isn't historically accurate but I think they did a phenomenal job with their performances. Wes Studi, Jason Patric, Gene Hackman and Robert Duvall had the best performances, very memorable. They got the accents and mannerisms right for an authentic portrayal in that time period. Wes Studi who portrays the title character did a phenomenal job, probably one of the best performances of his career.

    Walter Hill is a director that really knows how to make a film that's visually stunning, his contribution to the film is a huge point in why it's so good. He got a extremely talented cinematographer working beside him, and just wow, the movie looks amazing and also sounds amazing. Incredible musical score and sound design. The whole production is impressive and are filled with scenes full of detail, I'm glad they cared about the film and wanted so much authenticity as possible.

    Geronimo: An American Legend is a memorable western film that I will re-watch in the future, it's a great film that has amazing acting and writing. The people who worked cared and that makes us care for the movie.
    8nnkk79a

    A worthile and incisive film on this subject.

    'Let's start with this: All written history is revisionist. The actual events are revisited and revised in the perspective of the "re-visitor." That said, this remarkably well written, well acted, and generally well executed movie is likely the best account of the "Geronimo Campaign" out there. Head and shoulders above much of the other junk out there about this important American figure. It is, to boot, beautifully filmed and deftly directed. And the narrative approach worked perfectly with this subject. Well worth a couple of viewing hours by anyone who sincerely wants to know what was up with all that.'
    8bkoganbing

    One Who Was Actually There

    Geronimo: An American Legend was the last of the fearsome Indians whose very name spread terror to the white settlers of the American West. The film is based on the actual memoirs of the real life character Matt Damon plays. Damon's character Brittain Davis wrote the book in 1929, in the film Damon is a young shave-tail lieutenant newly minted from West Point and assigned to the 6th Cavalry in the Arizona territory. Damon narrates the film and it's through his eyes that we see the action unfold.

    Army politics factors big in the hunt for Geronimo, General George Crook who was the Army general best known for subduing the Indians had his policy questioned by the officials in Washington and after he captures Geronimo once and then through some gross stupidity an incident happens on the reservation that sets Geronimo on the warpath again, Crook played by Gene Hackman is replaced by General Nelson Miles who is portrayed by Kevin Tighe.

    That's above the heads of army lieutenant Charles Gatewood who actually does the negotiations to bring Geronimo in and is played by Jason Patric. It's also so much nonsense to army chief of scouts Al Sieber who Robert Duvall plays. They're the ones along with Damon who are actually in the trenches so to speak.

    The Indian wars of the Arizona Territory are played even handedly in this film showing the courage and brutality on both sides. Geronimo: An American Legend is a fact based tale told from the perspective of one who was actually there. It's a most worthwhile film.
    8mime.de

    No heroes on both sides

    This underrated Western (in Germany Hills picture disappears after one week from the cinema) convinces with an excellent script (I realize again, John Milius is much better in writing as directing), a stunning photography and outstanding performances of the lead characters. Studi is great, a wonderful study of pride and his understanding that he never can win his war against white men. Especially this poetic and realistic movie is by comparison with other Indian sagas not a fairy tale from far west. Hill tells the truth and so we see only desperate people and no heroes - on both sides. Great - a must see for fans. I give 8 out of 10 stars.
    Persia 27

    Jason Patric is Magnificent in this Great Epic

    With its superb acting, writing and directing, this masterpiece by Walter Hill is unique, not only in the way it maintains its epic quality in the span of two hours, but in the strong chemistry between the two main characters. The majestic music and scenic photography combine perfectly to compliment the stunning performances of Wes Studi as Geronimo and the breath-taking Jason Patric as Lt. Charles Gatewood. The special friendship shared between the two grand, thoughtful men is the main interest that holds this film together, with Patric's performance being the most exceptional, amid a talented supporting cast of big names.

    As a righteous officer and gentleman who remains loyal but unpoisoned by excessive patriotism, Gatewood is a tough but calming influence in the face of great danger, while displaying a maturity that bewilders his more primitive companion Al Sieber (Robert Duvall) who exclaims, "You don't love who you're fighting for and you don't hate who you're fighting against!" In this way, Gatewood is just as complex as he is likable, immediately gaining the trust and admiration of both his friends and enemies.

    Whether he assumes the role of an ambassador with his deep eyes and charismatic presence or that of a soldier with his masterful horsemanship (performed by the actor himself), Jason Patric brings a special depth and beauty to Gatewood, making him one of the most impressive and under rated heroes ever captured on film. His presence alone makes this film a great classic, as well as a thought provoking treasure!

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      Jason Patric showed his considerable horsemanship in the scene where he has a one-on-one showdown with an Apache warrior. Patric goes from laying across his horse prone on the ground, to ordering the horse back onto its feet while he mounts it as it quickly rolls upright, rifle in one hand, reins in the other.
    • Goofs
      The steam locomotive used to transport the Apache band at the end is an oil burning locomotive. A phony load of wood sits atop the tender's fuel-oil bunker. The engine is making thick black smoke, an indication of an oil fired locomotive. Such thick smoke is an indication of poor fuel burning, something movie directors request, but hardly real-world practice. Properly operated steam locomotives make much less smoke, regardless of whether fuel is wood, coal, or oil.
    • Quotes

      Al Sieber, Chief of Scouts: There's two dead women there... and two little kids. They scalped them all, all four of 'em. Bounty hunters. The government down here pays 200 pesos a head for men, 100 for women and 50 for those kids. They kill any Indian and then claim they are Apache. I don't see how any man can sink so low. Must be Texans... the lowest form of white man there is.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Schindler's List/Geronimo: An American Legend/Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit/Wayne's World 2/Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Deal Gently With Thy Servants, Lord
      Performed by The Boston Camerata, Schola Cantorum (as The Schola Cantorum of Boston)

      Joel Cohen, Director; Frederick Jodry, Director

      Courtesy of Erato Disques S.A.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Apache languages
    • Also known as
      • Gerónimo: Una Leyenda Americana
    • Filming locations
      • Moab, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,635,620
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,018,452
      • Dec 12, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,635,620
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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