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1954 · 110 min · NR

Johnny Guitar

Directed by Nicholas Ray · Western

Johnny Guitar (1954) is a Western film, directed by Nicholas Ray set in Arizona during the 1800s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of revenge and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Victor Young
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.
Cast
Joan CrawfordSterling HaydenMercedes McCambridgeScott BradyWard BondBen CooperErnest BorgnineJohn Carradine

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Arizona
Setting
Rural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
RevengeLove & Longing
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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