Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)

Geronimo: An American Legend recounts the proud history of the famous Apache warrior who refused to accept the destruction of his people and, through his resistance and bravery, earned the respect of those he fought against. Wes Studi (The Last of the Mohicans) gives a dignified central performance as the eponymous Native American hero and is ably supported by Gene Hackman (Cisco Pike), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys), Robert Duvall (Badge 373) and, in an early role, Matt Damon, who all play his adversaries in the US cavalry. Unjustly neglected upon its original release, Geronimo benefits from John Milius and Larry Gross’s respectful, considered screenplay which is elevated by the epic sweep of Walter Hill’s direction. A visually stunning film that beautifully captures the vastness of the frontier landscape, Hill’s film is given extra poignancy by Ry Cooder’s moving score."Extras "INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURESHigh Definition remasterOriginal 5.1 surround sound and stereo audio tracksAudio commentary with western experts C Courtney Joyner and Henry Parke (2021)The Old Days Are Gone (2021, 24 mins): director Walter Hill revisits the production of his epic westernI Have Seen My Power (2021, 12 mins): actor Wes Studi recalls how he embodied the famous Apache warriorImpressions of the West (2021, 13 mins): multi-instrumentalist Ry Cooder remembers the challenges and achievements of composing the film’s scoreThe Guardian Interview with Ry Cooder (1995, 72 mins): wide-ranging onstage interview with the guitar legend, conducted by film critic Jonathan Romney, filmed at the National Film Theatre, London‘Geronimo’ présenté par Bertrand Tavernier (2016, 36 mins ): in-depth appreciation of the film by the esteemed French filmmakerGeronimo Goes to Hollywood (2020, 18 mins): Kim Newman, the author of Wild West Movies, discusses the many film portrayals of the fearless Native AmericanGeronimo’s Last Raid (1912, 15 mins): new remaster of the early silent western, presented with an optional new score by the band PeninsulaOriginal theatrical trailerImage gallery: promotional and publicity materialsNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing