Geronimo is a 1962 American Western film made by Levy-Gardner-Laven and released by United Artists, starring Chuck Connors in the title role.[2] The film was directed by Arnold Laven from a screenplay by Pat Fielder, filming took place in Sierra de Órganos National Park in the town of Sombrerete, Mexico.[3]
| Geronimo | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Arnold Laven |
| Written by | Pat Fielder, Arnold Laven |
| Produced by | Arnold Laven Arthur Gardner Jules V. Levy |
| Starring | Chuck Connors Adam West Denver Pyle Armando Silvestre |
| Cinematography | Alex Phillips |
| Edited by | Marsh Hendry |
| Music by | Hugo Friedhofer |
| Color process | Technicolor |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Bedford Pictures Inc. United Artists |
Release date |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1 million[1] |
The following year, Connors married his costar, Kamala Devi.[4]
Plot
editThe events leading up to the final surrender of Geronimo during the Apache-United States Wars in 1886.[4]
Cast
edit- Chuck Connors as Geronimo
- Kamala Devi as Teela
- Pat Conway as Captain William Maynard
- Armando Silvestre as Natchez
- Adam West as Lieutenant John Delahay
- Lawrence Dobkin as General George A. Crook
- Ross Martin as Mangas
- Denver Pyle as Senator Conrad
- Eduardo Noriega as Colonel Morales
- John Anderson as Jeremiah Burns
- Enid Jaynes as Huera
- Mario Navarro as Giantah
- Nancy Rodman as Mrs. Marsh
- Amanda Ames as Mrs. Burns
- Claudio Brook as Mr. Henry
Production
editIn November 1957 the producing team of Arnold Laven, Arthur Gardner and Jules V. Levy announced they would make a film about Geronimo for their company, Gramercy Pictures, and release through United Artists. They hoped for Linda Darnell to play the female lead.[5]
Following the completion of the film in 1961, the producers signed Connors to a two-picture contract.[6]
Reception
editThe film grossed $300,000 in Japan alone.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Chuck Connors Signs for 2 at US; Seeking John Wayne as Co Star". Variety. May 16, 1962. p. 4.
- ^ "film review". Variety. April 25, 1962.
- ^ "GERONIMO". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 29, no. 336. London. January 1, 1962. p. 80.
- ^ a b Nixon, Rob (2009). "Geronimo". Turner Classic Movies Spotlight. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 25, 2009.
- ^ Schallert, Edwin (November 5, 1957). "British Want Howard Keel: Million-Five Deal Heralded for Granger for Six Pictures". Los Angeles Times. p. C9.
- ^ "John Ericson Stars on 'Cleopatra' Sets". Los Angeles Times. August 24, 1962. p. D13.