Jeremiah Johnson - 1972 - 6/10
AKA “Liver-Eating Johnson” though the film underplays that.
Redford plays ex-soldier turned fur trapper in the Rockies.
Natives instruct him in survival, and he does well.
Until he incurs the wrath of the Crow tribe and deadly conflicts become routine.
Most of the film is Johnson’s middle years, peaceful homestead soon bathed in blood.
The tone is restrained, despite numerous battles.
Photography is sublime throughout.