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Geronimo

1962 · 101 min

A sturdy old-fashioned Western that plays out its frontier conflict with earnest, unhurried seriousness.

Tagline
No bullet could kill him. No army could capture him.
Overview
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.

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • war
    • survival
    • rebellion
    • betrayal
    • freedom
    Places
    • wilderness
    • military
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    western, history
    Directed by
    Arnold Laven
    Written by
    Pat Fielder
    Starring
    Chuck Connors, Kamala Devi, Pat Conway, Armando Silvestre, Adam West, Lawrence Dobkin, John Anderson, Denver Pyle
    Cinematography
    Alex Phillips
    Runtime
    101 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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