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?