Bridger Scenes

Following the abandonment of a dying man, Bridger confronts Fitzgerald after realizing Fitzgerald lied about an imminent threat to force their departure. The tension escalates into a violent physical struggle where Fitzgerald asserts his dominance through psychological manipulation and lethal threats. Bridger is left grappling with his guilt while being forced to remain under the control of a dangerous man.

Hugh Glass prepares to set out on his quest for revenge against Fitzgerald. Bridger confronts Glass to confess his guilt and cowardice for abandoning him, but Glass offers a moment of unexpected forgiveness before Captain Henry joins the pursuit.

Captain Henry discovers that Hugh Glass is alive after being told he was dead, leading to a violent confrontation with Bridger. Henry interrogates the terrified young man at gunpoint to discover the whereabouts of Fitzgerald, who abandoned Glass and stole the company's money. The scene culminates in Henry charging Bridger with treason and ordering his imprisonment.

Fitzgerald attempts to justify the abandonment of Glass and the murder of Hawk to a guilt-ridden Bridger. As they struggle to survive in the wilderness, Fitzgerald uses intimidation and cold logic to ensure Bridger's silence regarding their actions.