Fearless (1993): Peter Weir’s Original, Striking Drama about Crash and Its Aftermath, Starring Jeff Bridges, Rosie PerezĀ in Oscar Role

Jeff Bridges, one of our most brilliant actors, gives such a stellar performance in Fearless, Peter Weir’s new film, that he almost overcomes the trappings of a narrative that is powerful but not particularly well-structured.

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974): Michael Cimino’s Feature Directorial Debut, Action Comedy (Male Camaraderie, Homoeroticism), Starring Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges

In this action tale laced with humor, Clint Eastwood plays a Korean War vet named Thunderbolt, a prison escapee who takes a young drifter named Lightfoot (Jeff Bridges) under his wing.