Robert Redford has one of his best-ever roles as a 19th century mountain man in a wilderness of harsh elements and hostile Indians. Directed by The Firm's Sydney Pollack. Year: 1972 Director: Sydney Pollack Starring: Robert Redford, Will Geer, Stefan Gierasch
DVD Features: Featurette Production Notes
After they first worked together on the 1966 film This Property Is Condemned, director Sydney Pollack and Robert Redford continued their long-lasting collaboration with this 1972 drama set during the mid-1800s, about one man's rugged effort to shed the burden of civilization and learn to survive in the wilderness of the Rocky Mountains. Will Geer is perfectly cast as the seasoned trapper who teaches Jeremiah Johnson (Redford) how to survive against harsh winters, close encounters with grizzly bears, and hostile Crow Indians. In the course of his adventure, Johnson marries the daughter of a Flathead Indian chief, forms a makeshift family, and ultimately assumes a mythic place in Rocky Mountain folklore. Shot entirely on location in Utah, the film boasts an abundance of breathtaking widescreen scenery, and the story (despite a PG rating) doesn't flinch from the brutality of the wilderness. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A great classic:
For any Robert Redford fan, this DVD is a must-have. It mixes drama with hints of comedy and just good old fashioned action. Redford at his best.
Jeremiah Johnson movie:
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Great film:
Jeremiah Johnson is one those movies you need to watch and appreciate for the work that went into it and the unspoken message it has in it. I put "Dances with Wolves" and "Jack Bull" in the same category as JJ. Each film about a decade apart but each has the same rich theme. This is a must see and have in your video library.
JEREMIAH JOHNSON:
IF YOU LIKE A GREAT OUT DOORS MOVIE. THIS WOULD BE THE ONE FOR YOU. ALOT OF GREAT SEANREY.
