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Where was Jeremiah Johnson filmed?

1972 film, directed by Sydney Pollack.

  • Utah

The story is set in Colorado, about 323 miles (520 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Colorado
Filmed in
Utah
Distance
About 323 miles (520 km) between Colorado and the nearest filming location.

About Jeremiah Johnson

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Released
1972
Director
Sydney Pollack
Cast
Robert RedfordWill GeerPaul BenedictStefan GieraschMatt ClarkJack ColvinCharles TynerTim McIntire
Genre
WesternDrama
Based on
Mountain Man

The story

His first winter in mountain country is difficult, and he has a run-in with Paints-His-Shirt-Red, a chief of the Crow tribe.

The woman, maddened by grief, forces Johnson to adopt her son.

Soon afterward, they are surprised by Christianized Flatheads, who take them in as guests of honor.

Famous lines from Jeremiah Johnson

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Where you headed?Jeremiah Johnson
  • Grown particular?Jeremiah Johnson
  • Are you all right?Jeremiah Johnson
  • What's on the spit?Bear Claw
  • Indians put you here?Jeremiah Johnson

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