Geronimo | |
Director: | Paul Sloane (as Paul H. Slone) |
Screenplay: | Paul Sloane (as Paul H. Slone) |
Starring: | Preston Foster Ellen Drew Andy Devine |
Music: | Gerard Carbonara John Leipold |
Cinematography: | Henry Sharp |
Editing: | John F. Link Sr. |
Studio: | Paramount Pictures |
Distributor: | Paramount Pictures |
Runtime: | 89 minutes |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
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.
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.
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: