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: Rober... more »t Redford, Will Geer, Stefan Gierasch« less
Actors:Robert Redford, Will Geer, Delle Bolton, Josh Albee Genres:Westerns, Drama Sub-Genres:Westerns, Drama Studio:Warner Home Video Format:DVD - Full Screen,Widescreen - Subtitled DVD Release Date: 10/30/2007 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 1hr 56min Screens: Full Screen,Widescreen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Languages:English, French
Slowburn but one of Robert Redford's best role. A must watch!
Craig S. (InnerMacro) from WAUSAU, WI Reviewed on 1/27/2024...
It's assumed that the viewer can accept the desire to be a Mountain Man as rational - the film makes no attempt to provide justification for this choice, but in 1972 I think this 'living with nature' concept was much more prevalent than it is today. If you can get past this hurdle, then Jeremiah Johnson is an entertaining epic that falls into the off-beat Western category. Co-writer John Milius shows flashes of what would make Conan the Barbarian the epic that it became. Redford seems a little wooden in the beginning, but I sense this was Sydney Pollack's fault rather than his. I'd have preferred another actor than Redford be cast in the role, but the majority of the film takes place on his land near Sundance Utah, so he literally 'goes with the territory'. Overall, an enjoyable action film in the fantasy-western legend tradition, but also stands apart in its downbeat feel and mood. Certainly not the typical Hollywood Ending characteristic of so many other Western films.
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Harald G. from WASHINGTON, IA Reviewed on 6/27/2010...
Superb story with wonderful scenery.
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Helen R. from CHICAGO, IL Reviewed on 12/29/2009...
The photography, the story, the actors -- everything is great about this picture. Certainly a somewhat sanitized version of mountain life, but still a great movie.
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David Bruce C. from MOUNT BERRY, GA Reviewed on 9/4/2009...
An all-time classic movie, with Robert Redford at the top of his form. Everyone should see this film -- at least once if not more!
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Movie Reviews
Redford's Jeremiah
C. Rocklein | 05/23/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I wasn't sure I'd like the movie. Redford himself has been hit or miss with me, and I was afraid he'd be too pretty for the part, but he works his way into it and finally plays the character well. His fellow actors bring a lot for him to work off of as well. The movie brings a kind of architypical story to life with lots of little details that lend authenticity. The French speaking Flathead chief and his daughter (Jeremiah's later wife) play with real understated grandeur. There are humourous moments balancing out the harshness. The boy without saying a word the whole movie speaks volumes. Great picture. See it. It's worth having as well, especially for the price. They don't make movies like this anymore. A 1972 gem."