Geronimo: An American Legend
Directed by Walter Hill
The Apache Indians have reluctantly agreed to settle on a US Government approved reservation. Not all the Apaches are able to adapt to the life of corn farmers. One in particular, Geronimo, is restless. Pushed over the edge by broken promises and necessary actions by the government, Geronimo and thirty or so other warriors form an attack team which humiliates the government by evading capture, while reclaiming what is rightfully theirs.
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- Mister ArnMarch 26, 2026“Geronimo: An American Legend” centers on the conflict between Geronimo and the U.S. Army, but it never fully commits to any one perspective, and that’s where it falls short. It’s at its strongest when exploring values and motives, but it loses momentum as the narrative moves forward.
Geronimo: An American Legend Trivia
Geronimo: An American Legend was released on December 10, 1993.
Geronimo: An American Legend was directed by Walter Hill.
Geronimo: An American Legend has a runtime of 1h 55m.
Geronimo: An American Legend was produced by Neil Canton, Walter Hill.
The Apache Indians have reluctantly agreed to settle on a US Government approved reservation. Not all the Apaches are able to adapt to the life of corn farmers. One in particular, Geronimo, is restless. Pushed over the edge by broken promises and necessary actions by the government, Geronimo and thirty or so other warriors form an attack team which humiliates the government by evading capture, while reclaiming what is rightfully theirs.
The key characters in Geronimo: An American Legend are Lt. Charles Gatewood (Jason Patric), Brig. Gen. George Crook (Gene Hackman), Chief of Scouts Al Sieber (Robert Duvall).
Geronimo: An American Legend is rated PG-13.
Geronimo: An American Legend is a Western, Drama, History film.
Geronimo: An American Legend has an audience rating of 5.2 out of 10.
Geronimo: An American Legend had a budget of $35M.
Geronimo: An American Legend has made $18.6M at the box office.