Jeremiah Johnson (1972): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Jeremiah Johnson is a 1972 adventure western directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford, Stefan Gierasch and Joaquín Martínez. It is partly based on Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Based on
- Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jeremiah Johnson About?
The premise of Jeremiah Johnson without spoilers, adapted from Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking solitude after the Mexican-American War, Jeremiah Johnson ventures into the unforgiving wilderness. A seasoned trapper mentors him, imparting essential survival skills. He discovers love and builds a family, finding peace within the stunning natural landscape. However, their newfound tranquility is shattered when conflict arises with the Crow Indians, demanding resilience and testing the limits of his hard-won existence in the remote mountain territory.
Jeremiah Johnson Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mountain man
- death of wife
- native american
- grizzly bear
- hunting
- survival training
- survival
- western frontier
- wolf attack
- wilderness
- snow
- hunger
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- cheyenne indian
- building a cabin
- fight
- montage
- wolf
- unwanted marriage
- massacre
- interracial relationship
- vengeance
- voice over narration
- language barrier
- snow adventure
- bearded man
- survival skills
- one man show
- alone
- trapper
- respect
- buried to the neck
- crow indian
- shaved head
- violation
- loner
- overture
- scalping
- rescue party
- campfire
- legend
- based on novel
- character name in title
- title spoken by character
- flathead indian
- prologue
- subjective camera
- scene during opening credits
- mule
- starting a fire by striking flint
- arrow
Jeremiah Johnson Cast
Robert Redford leads the cast, with Stefan Gierasch and Joaquín Martínez. Directed by Sydney Pollack; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sydney Pollack
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Jeremiah Johnson Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jeremiah Johnson 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 73% User score
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Jeremiah Johnson Plot Summary
What happens in Jeremiah Johnson from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a vibrant scene at a Rocky Mountain riverside trading post, teeming with life as Indians, trappers, and traders mingle freely. Here, a young ex-soldier, Jeremiah Johnson, seeks solace away from civilization. He gathers essential supplies, gear, and a pack mule, preparing for a solitary existence as a mountain man.
Full summary
The whole story of Jeremiah Johnson, scene by scene
Jeremiah Johnson Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Extended Movie Preview
- Clip Meeting Del Gue and Jeremiah's Betrothal
How Well Do You Know Jeremiah Johnson?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Jeremiah Johnson take on after leaving civilization?
Jeremiah Johnson Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Las aventuras de Jeremiah Johnson” and “猛虎过山”.
- Also known as
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- Las aventuras de Jeremiah Johnson
- 猛虎过山
- Manden der ikke kunne dø
- Las aventuras de Jeremías Johnson
- Иеремия Джонсон
- Єремія Джонсон
- Џеремаја Џонсон
- Mais Forte que a Vingança
- As Brancas Montanhas da Morte
- Corvo Rosso non avrai il mio scalpo!
- Silmä silmästä
- Corvo Rosso non avrai il mio scalpo
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- Ιερεμίας Τζόνσον, ο Αλύγιστος
- ג'רמיה ג'ונסון
- Джеръмая Джонсън
- Джеремая Джонсон
- Jeremiah Johnson - indiandödaren
- 제레미아 존슨
- 大いなる勇者
- 猛虎過山
- เจรามายห์ บุรุษแห่งเทือกเขา
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Jeremiah Johnson FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Jeremiah Johnson, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jeremiah Johnson?
Jeremiah Johnson runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Jeremiah Johnson released?
Jeremiah Johnson was released on May 12, 1972.
Who directed Jeremiah Johnson?
Jeremiah Johnson was directed by Sydney Pollack.
More films by Sydney Pollack Who is in the cast of Jeremiah Johnson?
Jeremiah Johnson stars Robert Redford, Stefan Gierasch and Joaquín Martínez, among 10 credited actors.
How is Jeremiah Johnson rated?
Jeremiah Johnson has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Is Jeremiah Johnson based on a book?
Yes. Jeremiah Johnson is partly adapted from Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher.
Does Jeremiah Johnson have a post-credit scene?
No. Jeremiah Johnson has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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