description Geronimo: An American Legend Overview
Geronimo: An American Legend portrays the events surrounding the 1886 surrender of Apache leader Geronimo. The film depicts the interactions between Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood and Geronimo, based on a fictionalized account of the Apache Wars. It features a cast including Wes Studi and Jason Patric, directed by Walter Hill and written by John Milius.
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info Geronimo: An American Legend Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1993 |
help Geronimo: An American Legend FAQ
Is Geronimo: An American Legend a true story?
It is a fictionalized historical Western inspired by Geronimo's 1886 surrender, not a documentary reconstruction. The story focuses on Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood's relationship with Geronimo and the military campaign around him.
Who plays Geronimo in Geronimo: An American Legend?
Wes Studi plays Geronimo, with Jason Patric, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, and Matt Damon also in the cast. Walter Hill directed the 1993 Columbia Pictures film. ([Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/geronimoanamericanlegend))
Which historical event does the film cover?
The film centers on the events leading to Geronimo's surrender to the United States in 1886. It presents the Apache Wars and reservation conflict through a dramatized account involving the Chiricahua Apache leader and US Army officers.
Is Matt Damon in Geronimo: An American Legend?
Yes. Matt Damon appears as Lieutenant Britton Davis in an early supporting role, alongside Wes Studi as Geronimo and Jason Patric as Lieutenant Charles B. Gatewood.
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