Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head / sung by BJ Thomas
written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David 1969

“There are certain friendships that are sometimes too good
and too strong to talk about.”
– Robert Redford

Star Power Deluxe

It’s no secret that Redford and Newman
were like brothers in their relationship.

“Paul is the most generous man with whom I’ve ever worked.
We had a fantastic rapport shooting.
It was one of the happiest experiences of my life.”
– Robert Redford

Paul Newman was Billed as the Star.
He’s up front on most every pic and poster.
I’m sure Robert thought that was just fine.

Katherine Ross was basically along for the ride. She was still feasting on the success of The Graduate. But her Star was never in the same sky
as Newman and Redford.

Reviews?:

“8” out of 10. Generous for IMDB.

WOW! Critics and the Public agree!
And that’s not a ‘given’ on Rotten Tomatoes.

This was Redford‘s second Western whereby he portrayed a famous  character who had really existed:
Jeremiah Johnson and The Sundance Kid.

What they REALLY looked like:

BUT again,this wasn’t a documentary.

Time for a re-watch.

Next:
Part 3: Lefty or Righty?

“We do not own this place, we are just passengers”
– Robert Redford

Robert Redford made 2 notable Westerns – both now considered
Western Classics: Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).
A fistful of others ride the fringe.

I always challenged Redford‘s casting as Jeremiah Johnson.
He didn’t look like the Johnson at all, in either in stature or appearance.

But this wasn’t a documentary.
And Director Sydney Pollock (who Directed Redford in 7 Films)
knew that Redford‘s Star Power would guarantee success.
It did.
All in all, Redford did a great job and this is a great Western
that I watched several times.

Coming:
Robert Redford / Cowboy / Part 2