Jeremiah Johnson
A mountain man who wishes to live the life of a hermit becomes the unwilling object of a long vendetta by Indians when he proves to be the match of their warriors in one-on-one combat on the early frontier.
Critics Sentiment
Johnson discovers Swan and Caleb killed by Crow in revenge
Lieutenant Mulvey forces party through sacred Crow burial ground
The film's most dramatic shift occurs when Johnson discovers his murdered family, spiking from growing tension to devastating emotional peak.
Reviewers found Jeremiah Johnson a beautifully crafted character study that builds steadily through Johnson's mountain man education to an emotionally devastating family tragedy. Critics consistently praised the stunning cinematography, Redford's understated performance, and the film's respectful treatment of both mountain man culture and Native American customs. While some noted pacing issues in the episodic middle sections, most found the film's contemplative approach and powerful emotional climax deeply rewarding.
Full cast
Robert Redford
Jeremiah Johnson
Will Geer
Bear Claw
Delle Bolton
Swan
Josh Albee
Caleb
Joaquín Martínez
Paints His Shirt Red
Allyn Ann McLerie
Crazy Woman
Stefan Gierasch
Del Gue
Richard Angarola
Chief Two-Tongues Lebeaux
Paul Benedict
Reverend Lindquist
Charles Tyner
Robidoux
Jack Colvin
Lieutenant Mulvey
Matt Clark
Qualen
Tanya Tucker
Qualen's daughter
Crew
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