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Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

“Some say he's dead...some say he never will be.”

7.3/10 · 728 votes 1h 48m pg ActionAdventureDramaWestern

#10 of 22 films from 1972 #411 of 2168 in action

Directed by Sydney Pollack · Written by Edward Anhalt, John Milius, Vardis Fisher

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Overview

While slowly adapting to the grueling life of a mountain man in the Rocky Mountains, Jeremiah Johnson encounters the Crow and Flathead tribes as well as hunters, trappers and settlers, all of whom call these mountains home.

Cast

Robert Redfordas Jeremiah Johnson
Will Geeras Bear Claw
Delle Boltonas Swan
Josh Albeeas Caleb
Joaquín Martínezas Paints His Shirt Red
Allyn Ann McLerieas Crazy Woman
Stefan Gieraschas Del Gue
Richard Angarolaas Chief Two-Tongues Lebeaux
Paul Benedictas Reverend Lindquist
Charles Tyneras Robidoux
Jack Colvinas Lieutenant Mulvey
Matt Clarkas Qualen
Tanya Tuckeras Qualen's daughter

Facts

Release dateSeptember 10, 1972
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$3,100,000
Box office$44,700,000 (14.4× budget)
IMDbtt0068762

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Questions

How long is Jeremiah Johnson?
Jeremiah Johnson runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Jeremiah Johnson worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 728 votes, which places it #10 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 59%) and #411 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Jeremiah Johnson?
Jeremiah Johnson was directed by Sydney Pollack. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Three Days of the Condor (1975), Tootsie (1982), Out of Africa (1985).
Who stars in Jeremiah Johnson?
Robert Redford as Jeremiah Johnson; Will Geer as Bear Claw; Delle Bolton as Swan; Josh Albee as Caleb; Joaquín Martínez as Paints His Shirt Red; Allyn Ann McLerie as Crazy Woman.
What is Jeremiah Johnson rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Jeremiah Johnson?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/55545.

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