Geronimo (1962)
Directed by Arnold Laven
Genres - Western, Action, Adventure, Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature], Indian Western |
Release Date - May 1, 1962 (USA - Unknown), May 1, 1962 (USA) |
Run Time - 101 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka
In the saga of Hollywood's slow, slow maturation in the depiction of Native Americans, Geronimo highlights an early '60s turning point -- his character is drawn with sympathy -- but no more than that. Chuck Connors, an obviously Caucasian actor, plays the great chief, and there is not a single Native American actor in the cast. The story centers on Geronimo's escape from oppressive conditions on his reservation, and his garnering of forces in Mexico to wage war against the U.S. Several misconceptions are still scattered throughout the tale, especially the indication at the end that Geronimo was successful in obtaining fair treatment for all Native Americans at the hands of the U.S. government.
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bad-guy, escape, good-guy, Native-American, treaty