
Jeremiah Johnson
Some say he's dead...some say he never will be.
Directed by Sydney Pollack
Produced by Sanford Productions (III), Warner Bros. Pictures
A solitary frontier epic about a man seeking isolation who becomes trapped in an inescapable cycle of violence and loss, set against the majestic but unforgiving Rocky Mountains.
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.
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Is Jeremiah Johnson sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Jeremiah Johnson one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.
Is Jeremiah Johnson scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Jeremiah Johnson violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Does Jeremiah Johnson end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Jeremiah Johnson easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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