The movie titled “Geronimo” was released in 1962. The film focuses on an Apache warrior named Geronimo, and the struggle to bring his tribe under control. Directed by Arnold Laven, some of the key roles are played by Chuck Connors (Geronimo), Kamala Devi(Teela), and Pat Conway(Capt. William Maynard). In this article, you’ll read about the film’s shooting locations, along with some interesting facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Geronimo” was carried out in various locations across Mexico. Some of the notable places it was shot at include Bavispe in Sonora, Parral in Chihuahua, Sierra de Organos in Sombrerete and Zacatecas, and Durango. Further, some parts were filmed at Estudios Churubusco, located in Mexico City. The filming process for the movie commenced on April 6, 1961.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chuck Connors | Geronimo |
| Kamala Devi | Teela |
| Pat Conway | Capt. William Maynard |
| Armando Silvestre | Natchez |
| Adam West | Lt. John Delahay |
| Lawrence Dobkin | Gen. George A. Crook |
| John Anderson | Jeremiah Burns |
| Enid Jaynes | Huera |
| Ross Martin | Mangus |
| Denver Pyle | Senator Conrad |
| Eduardo Noriega | Col. Morales |
| Claudio Brook | Mr. Henry |
| Joe Higgins | Kincaide |
| Mario Navarro | Giantah |
| Luis Carrillo | (uncredited) |
| William Conrad | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Brian G. Hutton | Indian scout (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The choice to portray Geronimo by a tall, blonde, blue-eyed Chuck Connors has been the subject of debate since the film’s production in 1961 due to ethnographic inaccuracies.
- There is a noticeable error in the film where Geronimo clearly shows his unmarked right hand in one scene, but when he goes to wash his hands in the water, a black ‘X’ appears.
- The movie “Geronimo” was also featured in “Reel Injun” in 2009.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bavispe, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 30.4800084
- Longitude: -108.9404979
- Place ID: ChIJNWGTD4Xb2oYRq04L3CycFGo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 84360 Bavispe, Sonora, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
- Location Name: Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Latitude: 26.9317835
- Longitude: -105.6666166
- Place ID: ChIJl0oiDUhRlIYRFogAd1-FElQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Chihuahua
- Location Name: Sierra de Organos, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico
- Latitude: 23.6473901
- Longitude: -103.6280221
- Place ID: ChIJ6RPKUeRTm4YRJVsayTFIS9c
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sierra de Órganos, Sombreretillo, 99102 Sombrerete, Zac., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Durango, Mexico
- Latitude: 24.0248409
- Longitude: -104.6608131
- Place ID: ChIJc9-8GKW3m4YR1EpsOqaO3b8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Durango, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Estudios Churubusco – C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.35551
- Longitude: -99.14265789999999
- Place ID: ChIJ07ZmnTP-0YURjdy2OCb-1T0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: C. Atletas 2, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán, 04210 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
