The Far Country
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Movie Reviews of The Far Country
Movie Review: Seattle,Skagway,Dawson
Summary: 5 Stars
The Far Country is the most quintessential collaboration between director Anthony Mann, actor James Stewart and screenplayer Borden Chase. The movie epitomizes the western according to Mann and more precisely the fascinating possibilities offered by the Stewart persona as a rugged, selfish individualist eventually condemned by the mere force of events to stand by the new-born community.Essentially malevolent, Jeff Webster selfishness will have to come to terms with Gannon, a truculent and almost cheerful Roy Bean- liked judge tyrannicaly ruling the booming and muddy city of Skagway : John Mc Intire versus James Stewart.Only the violent death of his old ranching partner Ben (a marvellous Walter Brennan)will transform Stewart into what might be expected from a western hero.The magic of the film lies as much in its jubilant treatment of western situations( the stampede of Stewart's cattle out of the steamboat in Skagway, the brutal and colored atmosphere of Skagway under Gannon's heels, the crossing of the mountains en route to the gold mines of Yukon...)as in the vivid painting of characters each viewer feels like knowing.It has been said that each scene could justify a whole film, which is just partly true since the film does so perfectly well. The blend of strength, weakness, doubts...in one word ; the humanity Stewart brougth to this now legendary series of films , together with the air-capturing ability of Mann's filming put these films very high( ask Costner, Eastwood, Jarmush, Scorcese...)
This one among the four or five best westerns of movie history.
Bruno Parfait
Movie Review: The Far Country
Summary: 5 Stars
James Stewart (1908 - 1997) and Walter Brennan ( 1894 - 1974)are a loner and his sidekick who figure to get rich quick by selling a heard of cattle at a fancy price in this tale set in the wild west gold rush days of Dawson, Yukon Territory . They soon caugh up in a conflict with the local , self-appointed lawman , John McIntire (1907 - 1991) , and his claim-jumping henchenmen . When Brennan is killed , Stewart is forced to put an end to rampant lawlessness in a gun blazing climax . Ruth Roman (1922-1999) plays a saloonkeeper who falls for Stewart . Also stars as Steve Brodie (1919 - 1992) , Jack Elam (1919 - 2003) , Jay C. Flippen (1899- 1971) , Kathleen Freeman (1919- 2001), Chubby Johnson (1903-1974) , Henry Morgan (1915 . ) and Rober Wilke ( 1914 - 1989). Anthony Mann (1906 - 1967) directed the film which was shot on location in Jasper National Park , Alberta . Canada . Magnificent views . High Qulity Transfer . RecommendedMovie Review: Great Stewart/Mann Western
Summary: 5 Stars
The Far Country was one of the great collaborations between actor James Stewart and great director Anthony Mann. As all of their films did, The Far Country features great performances, a keen literate script, and wonderful direction.
Stewart plays a cowboy assisted by eternal codger Walter Brennan in driving cattle to Alaska. As always in the Stewart/Mann films, Stewart's character is a loner with a past, and he turns his back on what happens in the Alaskan town he settles in, which is ruled with iron-fistedness by John McIntire. McIntire cheats, kills, and run roughshod over everyone, but Stewart does nothing to stop him until tragedy ensues.
The Far Country is a great Northern Western, full of action and fury, but it is made complete by a wonderful partnership that made some of the best films of the 50's. And The Far Country was one of those films.
Movie Review: GIRLS, GUNS, & GOLD!
Summary: 5 Stars
Here's a movie that reminds you of what attracts men to women and women to men; tough guys, a town boss that other men are afraid to cross, beautiful women who jealousy fight for the attention of the same man (Jimmy Stewart, the lucky guy!)and gold fever!! Filmed on location in the beautiful Alaska / Canadian wilderness, in color, you won't be disappointed! The town boss is so fierce and threatening, yet likeable, that you'll want to watch this over and over again! And the women? Stunning, beautiful, and inviting. Wow.
YOUR SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED!
Movie Review: Jimmy Stewart Great
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is one of 2 films that Anthony Mann made with the great James Stewart. I don't know of any more that were made like this. It is a great Western Classic so picture perfect with some of the most beautiful countryside. Manns filming technique captured the essence of what a Western Classic should be. Don't miss it!