Geronimo (full title: Geronimo: The Story of a Great Enemy) is a 1939 American Western film starring Chief Thundercloud as Geronimo, the famous leader of Apache warriors who fought against American colonizers. It was directed by Paul Sloane. This is the first film depiction of Geronimo's life.

Plot

The army's effort to capture Apache chief Geronimo, who is leading a band of warriors on a rampage of raiding and murder, is hampered by a feud between two officers—who are father and son.

Geronimo (1939 film)

Cast

Chief Thundercloud as Geronimo

Preston Foster as Captain Bill Starrett

Ellen Drew as Alice Hamilton

Andy Devine as Sneezer

Gene Lockhart as Gillespie

William Henry as Lt. John Steele Jr. Ralph Morgan as Gen. Steele Pierre Watkin as Colonel White Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Steele

Geronimo (1939 film)

Accolades

The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: 2003: AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains: Geronimo – Nominated Hero

Geronimo (1939 film)

References

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1939 films

1939 Western (genre) films

American Western (genre) films

Apache Wars films

Films about Native Americans

Cultural depictions of Geronimo

Films set in Texas

Universal Pictures films

Films directed by Paul Sloane

Films scored by Gerard Carbonara

Films scored by John Leipold

American black-and-white films

1930s English-language films

1930s American films

English-language Western (genre) films