Geronimo: An American Legend

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Geronimo: An American Legend

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Walter Hill
Produced by Neil Canton
Walter Hill
Written by John Milius
Narrated by Matt Damon[1]
Starring Wes Studi
Jason Patric
Robert Duvall
Gene Hackman
Matt Damon
Pato Hoffmann
Music by Ry Cooder
Cinematography Lloyd Ahern
Editing by Donn Aron
Carmel Davies
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) December 10, 1993
Running time 115 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $50,000,000 US (est.)
Box office $18,635,620[2]

Geronimo: An American Legend is a 1993 film, starring Wes Studi as Geronimo, Jason Patric as 1st Lt. Charles B. Gatewood, Gene Hackman as Brig. Gen. George Crook, Robert Duvall as Chief of Scouts Al Sieber, and Matt Damon as 2nd Lt. Britton Davis. The film was directed by Walter Hill from a screenplay by John Milius. It was shot in Utah, Tucson, Arizona, and Culver City, California. It was released on December 10, 1993 by Columbia Pictures.

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[edit] Plot

The film follows the events leading up to the capture of Geronimo in 1886. The Apache Indians have reluctantly agreed to settle on a US Government approved reservation. Not all the Apaches are able to adapt to the life of corn farmers, and one in particular, Geronimo, is restless. Pushed over the edge by broken promises and unnecessary actions by the government, Geronimo and thirty other warriors form an attack team which humiliates the government by evading capture, while reclaiming what is rightfully theirs.

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[edit] Reception

The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound (Chris Carpenter, Doug Hemphill, Bill W. Benton and Lee Orloff).[7]

The film had a mixed reception from critics.[8][9][10] The film was praised by Native American groups.[11]

Walter Hill later expressed dissatisfaction with the title. "It’s not about Geronimo. It should have been called The Geronimo War... It’s as much about the Army as it is Geronimo. That came out of my reading of historical accounts, and realizing that so much of what we think we know about the Indian campaigns is wrong. The Army is generally depicted as the enemy of the Apache, but in many cases, the people who were most sympathetic to their plight were those soldiers."[12]

[edit] Box office

The film was not a box office success. It debuted at No.4.[13] The movie dropped to number 7 the following week.[14]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Geronimo Doesn't Bow To Stereotypes". Orlando Sentinel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1993-12-17/entertainment/9312150491_1_geronimo-gatewood-george-crook. Retrieved 2010-12-12. 
  2. ^ "Geronimo: An American Legend". Box Office Mojo. http://www.brandongray.com/movies/?id=geronimoanamericanlegend.htm. Retrieved 2011-01-12. 
  3. ^ Galbraith, Jane (1993-12-14). "Q&A WITH WES STUDI : 'I Came Into the Business at the Right Time'". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-12-14/entertainment/ca-1832_1_wes-studi. Retrieved 2010-11-30. 
  4. ^ "Wes `Geronimo') Studi Wary Of Political Correctness". Chicago Tribune. 1993-12-16. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1993-12-16/features/9312160166_1_political-correctness-cherokee-wes-studi. Retrieved 2010-12-12. 
  5. ^ "Geronimo' Co-star Keeps A Low Profile". Orlando Sentinel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1993-12-24/news/9312240921_1_patric-geronimo-critical-crossroads. Retrieved 2010-12-12. 
  6. ^ "Geronimo Doesn't Bow To Stereotypes". Orlando Sentinel. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1993-12-17/entertainment/9312150491_1_geronimo-gatewood-george-crook. Retrieved 2010-12-12. 
  7. ^ "The 66th Academy Awards (1994) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/66th-winners.html. Retrieved 2011-10-22. 
  8. ^ McCarthy, Todd (1993-12-12). "Geronimo: An American Legend". Variety. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117907948?refcatid=31. Retrieved 2010-11-30. 
  9. ^ "Geronimo: An American Legend". Washington Post. 1993-12-10. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/geronimoanamericanlegendpg13howe_a0b018.htm. Retrieved 2010-11-30. 
  10. ^ "Geronimo: An American Legend". Chicago Sun Times. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19931210/REVIEWS/312100301/1023. Retrieved 2010-11-30. 
  11. ^ Mathews, Jack (1993-12-05). "The Right Geronimo? : Native Americans call Walter Hill's 'Geronimo' the most honest look yet at the feared Apache leader, but the director is not so sure". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-12-05/entertainment/ca-64044_1_native-americans. Retrieved 2010-12-12. 
  12. ^ Jon Zelazny, 'Kicking Ass with Walter Hill', The Hollywood Interview, 8 Sept 2009 accessed 12 Jan 2012
  13. ^ Pristin, Terry (1993-12-14). "Weekend Box Office : Sequels Take 2 of Top 3 Spots". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-12-14/entertainment/ca-1597_1_sister-act. Retrieved 2011-01-12. 
  14. ^ Fox, David J. (1993-12-20). "Pelican' Soars at the Box Office Movies: The mystery, with Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington, takes in more than $16 million. `Mrs. Doubtfire,' `Schindler's List' also do well.". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1993-12-20/entertainment/ca-3857_1_denzel-washington/2. Retrieved 2010-11-30. 

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