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1954 · 97 min · NR

The Far Country

Directed by Anthony Mann · Western

The Far Country (1954) is a Western film, directed by Anthony Mann set in Dawson City and Skagway during the 1800s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of greed & ambition and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Henry ManciniFrank SkinnerHans J. SalterHerman Stein
Cinematography
William H. Daniels
Cast
James StewartRuth RomanCorinne CalvetWalter BrennanJohn McIntireJay C. FlippenHarry MorganSteve Brodie

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Dawson CitySkagway
Setting
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
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