Johnny Guitar

Duration: 110 mi

Year Published: 1954

Creator: National Telefilm

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Nicholas Ray's unconventional and baroque western is a taut tale of love and power on the western frontier. This is the first western where the two strongest characters are women. The rivalry of Vienna, a saloon owner, and Emma, an influential rancher, climaxes in deadly confrontation as they battle for a stake in a harsh and uncivilized land. (Does not circulate)

Complete Record: Nicholas Ray's unconventional and baroque western is a taut tale of love and power on the western frontier. This is the first western where the two strongest characters are women. The rivalry of Vienna, a saloon owner, and Emma, an influential rancher, climaxes in deadly confrontation as they battle for a stake in a harsh and uncivilized land. (Does not circulate)