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US Mall 1 - Geronimo (1962)
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Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Starring: Chuck Connors, Kamala Devi, Pat Conway, Armando Silvestre, Adam West
Directed By: Arnold Laven
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786303023540
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 6303023541
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Release Date: 1998-09-01
Running Time: 101
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 1962-05-01
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Summary: fun time, but nothing special
Comment: I viewed this movie as a decent Western, if taken as pure American mythology, in the same spirit as Longfellow's "Song of Hiawatha". Unlike, however, Longfellow's epic and flowing lyric, "Geronimo" gets bogged down in some noticably stupid aspects; most obviously, the ludicrous casting of the blonde/blue eyed Chuck Connors as the lead. Although, it appeared as though real Native Americans were cast as extras, all major Apache roles seemed to be filled by whites.
Another imbecility was that the beautiful actress who played Geronimo's wife was repeatly seen in the middle of the New Mexican/Mexican wilderness perfectly suited in nice clean clothes, perfect hair and make-up. I didn't know that Apache women used Avon products.
The illiterate Geronimo is also seen pontificating to his Apache warriors like Jesus Christ on the Mount of Olives, to a sound track reminiscent of the Biblical epic "Ben-Hur". And of course, the Mexicans don't speak Spanish, they speak English with a Spanish accent, even when they talk among themselves. The Apache's, however, speak perfect English without an accent. At the end of the movie, all is well with everyone as the Apache's and the U.S. Government come to an understanding-of course, the ultimate humiliating fate of the Native American is never dealt with.
Despite these defects, "Geronimo" kept my interest as a family Western of that classical period. A high point, in fact, is the role played by Adam West (TV's "Batman") who is a calvarymen torn by his duty as a soldier and a sympathy he feels for the Apaches. I probably, however, wouldn't watch it again, so you're better off either renting it or try to catch it on TMC for a fun time, but nothing special.
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Summary: Apaches' Last Stand.
Comment: "Geronimo" (1962) is in the same philosophical line as "Broken Arrow" (1952), that is to say: presenting the Apaches as human beings, not as blood-thirsty savages. Certainly the present film is not a Classic as the other one, but delivers the same message loud and clear.
As I always say do not expect a history lesson. It is a movie based on historical facts but retelling them in a cinematic style.
The real Geronimo was the last Apache leader to revolt against forced reservation's residence. He conducted a small party of warriors and women that flee San Carlos' reservation and took refuge in Mexico. USA and Mexican Armies joined to destroy this elusive band and put around 5,000 men in the field. At last Geronimo surrendered and was imprisoned in Florida; afterwards he was removed to Oklahoma where he remained a prisoner of war until his death.
The present film follows loosely these facts from the escape till the surrender. Apaches are presented as rather ruthless but just according to their own codes. Malingered by greedy white men they react with violence and break free. In the final showdown their only option is surrender or be extinct.
This movie was obviously profiting from the success of the TV series "The Rifleman" whose main character was fleshed by Chuck Connors. The director Arnold Laven has directed and produced some of the series' episodes. Many of the supporting characters had also performed there as Enyd Jaynes, John Anderson and Joe Higgins.
Connors delivers a forceful if wooden performance giving his Geronimo an epic allure. Kamala Devi (who will marry Connors in real life) features a beautiful and independent woman falling in love with Geronimo but not yielding her convictions.
Ross Martin as Mangus is very good supporting character.
A good movie to be enjoyed by western and action film fans.
Reviewed by Max Yofre.
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Summary: Rugged Indian Visuals
Comment: This is a must see movie for the devout Chuck Connors fan. He's strikingly handsome as the infamous Geronimo. Liberties are taken with historical fact, but the story is fast moving, with lots of battles, and romance. Something for everyone.
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Summary: Sublime Beauty
Comment: Ladies, this is a must see, if only to peer at the resplendent beauty of Geronimo. Spend an hour and a half gazing into the piercing blue eyes of Chuck Connors. The story plays fast and loose with historical facts, but who cares! After seeing that face, you will hardly remember the story-line anyway.Some of Chuck's old buddies from "The Rifleman" appear. His leading lady, and second wife, Kamala Devi, lends a demure balance to the fierce, and grumpy Geronimo.You will watch it over and over again, just to see the magnificent bone structure, and animal magnetism of Geronimo.Whew!
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