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Geronimo (1939 film)
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Wikipedia article
'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 officerswho are father and son.
Cast
* 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
* Chief Thundercloud as Geronimo
Accolades
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
* 2003: AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains:
** Geronimo Nominated Hero
References
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