Johnny Guitar [Region 2]

Johnny Guitar [Region 2]
by Nicholas Ray

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Actor: Joan Crawford, Mercedes McCambridge, Scott Brady, Sterling Hayden, Ward Bond
Director: Nicholas Ray
Cinematographer: Harry Stradling Sr.
Writer: Nicholas Ray
Editor: Richard L. Van Enger
Writer: Ben Maddow
Writer: Philip Yordan
Writer: Roy Chanslor
DVD: Region Code 2
Audio: French (Unknown), Dolby Digital 1.0; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: PAL
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 110 minutes
Audience Rating: Unrated

Movie Reviews of Johnny Guitar [Region 2]

Movie Review: What does it mean to be a man?
Summary: 5 Stars

What does it mean to BE a MAN? Vienna (Joan Crawford), saloon owner, independent thinker, proto feminist, ambitious enough to own the world and lover of REAL men, will tell you. How do you make a great movie? Study Nicholas Ray VERY carefully and this film in particular. A transcendent, stunning film, which is a rich viewing experience, it is also worthy of study. Not a wasted word, rich characters played at full tilt by all concerned - Ernest Borgine the baddest and you can tell by his lousy hat; Scott Brady the miner and gang leader whose handsome and upright character is held in a little doubt because he is a left hand draw; Mercedes Cambridge (Emma) a bundle of unadulterated EMOTION, including LUST, HATE, ENVY; Sterling Hayden who PLAYS Johnny Logan aka Johnny Guitar, the tallest handsomest fastest wittiest hero who also SINGS and plays guitar meaning he also has a SOUL but man, DO NOT get him riled! The small parts include such luminaries as John Carradine and Ward Bond. But it may be Joan Crawford's greatest role as VIENNA. Strong? this woman will stand against a TOWN, ALONE. Sexy? She has had many men but none worthy of her libido to hang around for long, except for Johnny who has returned to claim her. Good employer? She pays and pays well, and gets the greatest loyalty from her staff who are willing and do, DIE for her - occupational health and safety considerations are set aside for Vienna. She is ALL woman and ALL man as well.
As well, there is MURDER, MAYHEM, MOB FURY, ORATORY, HOLDUPS (Bank and Stage coach), GOLD, SILVER, MOUNTAINS EXPLODING, UNDERGROUND TUNNELS, FIST FIGHTS, SECRET HIDEOUTS through WATERFALLS, GAMBLING, HANGING, FORGIVENESS, REDEMPTION, SACRIFICE, and LOVE TRIUMPHANT.
There is also a HAUNTING music theme, lurid photography, costumes to delight, and MUCH MORE.
This film is a transendent movie experience and if it is true that Mr Scorsese likes the film I can understand why.

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Johnny Guitar [Region 2]