The Giver Jeff Bridges

    by Capucine · old hollywood: Jeff Bridges

    THE GIVER came out 12 years ago today. Jeff Bridges spent 20 years trying to make the film. He originally hoped to direct it with his father, Lloyd Bridges, as The Giver. Lloyd Bridges died in '98.

    Transcript (en)

    What I'm about to tell you, you must never repeat to anyone. I don't believe Jonas is lost. What the ceremony of loss? A charade. I don't expect you to understand, but you must know that Jonas has become dangerous. He must be stopped. He must not get beyond the triangle of rocks. What do you want me to do? You know Jonas. I want you to find him. And then I want you to lose him.