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'you cook good rabbit, pilgrim.'

posted 13 years ago by dharrisconn
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I thought this next to final scene with the great Will Geer is one of the cinematic classics the way it was written and filmed.

[–] cmvoger 13 years ago

I agree, and I include the curtain line to that scene:
"You have done well, to keep so much hair when there are so many as would take it. I hope you fare well."

cmvgor

"A man does what he has to do-if he can't get out of it. - Bret Maverick's Pappy

[–] hcrapwhitman 13 years ago

I don't have the walnut wattage for film cleverness, but the Gods of oily edible wood must have been winking at me during that scene, because even I spotted the dual meaning of '... fare well' as in good luck, and '... farewell' as in bugger off before you get deaded.

[–] joscco 13 years ago

I agree. I've probably watched this movie at least a hundred times over the years and still can't take my eyes off it every time it's shown on TV (which, along with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, is a lot lately but doesn't bother me one bit). For me, the most poignant part of that scene has to be Redford's, "Would you happen to know what month of the year it is?" Gets me every time.

"I told you it was off." The Jackal

[–] Pequod88 13 years ago

Exactly: "For me, the most poignant part of that scene has to be Redford's, 'Would you happen to know what month of the year it is?' Gets me every time."

"March, maybe. I don't think April. Winter's a long time leaving, eh pilgrim?."

A wonderful scene. Living in Chicago, I catch myself using the phrase, "Winter's a long time leaving," every year as I grow anxious for Spring to arrive.

My father took me to Jeremiah Johnson when it came out. Growing up in the mid-west, it was my first real glimpse of the beauty of the Rocky Mountain area. I loved the film and never tire of seeing it again.

[–] sagaylo 12 years ago

Man, it was a travesty that this film filled with so much clever dialogue received no nominations from the Academy. And that will Geer was ignored for best supporting actor - John Houseman, for chrssakes! The unwatchable "A Touch of Class," with annoying Brit Glenda Jackson, got the nods from Hollywood.

[–] CindyH 9 years ago

I totally agree with you. This film should have been a sweep at the Oscars. Everything about it was perfection.

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[–] CindyH 9 years ago

Yep so calm, and with a grin. My favorite scene has always been his bear hunting trick. It cracks me up every time! 

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