Golden Boy: A Robert Redford Retrospective
December 2–31, 2025
Robert Redford gained stardom during the final vestiges of Hollywood’s golden age. He was, fittingly, a golden boy—with striking good looks, an ingratiating smile, and a twinkle in his eye—who was equally at ease in romantic comedies as he was in western dramas. He was never a showy actor; his performances didn’t call attention to themselves. There was a quietness about him, a subtlety and reserve that seemed an inheritance from earlier generations of Hollywood actors, a classicism and respect for the craft of acting. This overview series explores the range of Redford’s films and roles, from early star-making turns to late-career acting triumphs, and charts the changing face of American filmmaking over the last 60 years, which Redford had a strong hand in shaping. He worked hard and had talent but made it all look so easy—he was a natural. Synopses written by Patrick Friel.
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