In 1883, the Apache Indians lead by Geronimo reluctantly surrender to the attacks of American and Mexican troops, in exchange for a territory and food for their warriors. Soon though, Geronimo escapes the camps and declares war against the Americans.
Cinematography
Utah locations look expensive; the rest looks like a TV episode
Acting
Chuck Connors commits to nobility in a deeply weird casting choice
Director
Arnold Laven
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Chuck Connors' personal passion project after his TV fame; he fought to play Geronimo despite being 6'6" and Irish-American.
Released the same year as John Ford's more celebrated Cheyenne Autumn, this film's obscurity partly stems from its awkward straddle between traditional Western heroics and emerging revisionist guilt.
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