Review of Jeremiah Johnson (1972) by Dylan — 29 May 2008

Another good Pollack film. Redford is good. Reminds of the Outlaw Josie Wales.

This review of Jeremiah Johnson (1972) was written by Dylan on 29 May 2008.

Jeremiah Johnson has generally received very positive reviews.

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