Jeremiah Johnson(1972)
“Some say he's dead...some say he never will be.”
Overview
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.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Studio
Sanford Productions (III)
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$45M
Cast
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
Stefan Gierasch
as Del Gue
Richard Angarola
as Chief Two-Tongues Lebeaux
Paul Benedict
as Reverend Lindquist
Charles Tyner
as Robidoux
Jack Colvin
as Lieutenant Mulvey
Matt Clark
as Qualen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1972
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$45M
Production Companies
Sanford Productions (III) • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jeremiah Johnson?▼
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What is Jeremiah Johnson about?▼
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.
Who directed Jeremiah Johnson?▼
Jeremiah Johnson was directed by Sydney Pollack and released in 1972. It is a western film.
How long is Jeremiah Johnson?▼
Jeremiah Johnson has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Jeremiah Johnson?▼
The cast of Jeremiah Johnson includes 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 and more.
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