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Sally Field vs. Manifest Destiny: the weirdest frontier fever dream you never knew existed.

Bridger (1976)

made-for-TV energypatriotic hallucinationhistorical cosplay

Overview

The story of famous frontiersman Jim Bridger, who is given 40 days to cut a trail through the Rocky Mountains to the California coast and told that if he can't do it, the territory will be lost to England.

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based on true storywestern hero

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sally Field doing her best with a thankless pioneer woman role.

Production

TV budget trying to sell the entire Rocky Mountain range.

Best for:Background: Perfect for folding laundry while half-watching history happen.·Solo: When you want to feel smarter than the TV movie.
David Lowell Rich

Director

David Lowell Rich

ReleasedSep 10, 1976
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight
Universal Television

Top Cast

James Wainwright

James Wainwright

Jim Bridger

Ben Murphy

Ben Murphy

Kit Carson

Dirk Blocker

Dirk Blocker

Joe Meek

Sally Field

Sally Field

Jennifer Melford

John Anderson

John Anderson

President Andrew Jackson

William Windom

William Windom

Daniel Webster

Robert Miano

Robert Miano

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Real Jim Bridger lived to 81 and definitely didn't sprint the Rockies in 40 days like he's on a reality show.

Cultural

This dropped during America's 1976 bicentennial obsession, explaining why it feels like a history textbook came to life and immediately regretted it.

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Ben Murphy - Bridger snip 1

Ben Murphy - Bridger snip 1

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