Johnny Guitar is an unconventional western film from 1954, starring Sterling Hayden and Joan Crawford.
Set in Arizona, the story revolves around Vienna, a saloon owner, and her conflict with rancher Emma Small.
Vienna hires Johnny Guitar, a mysterious gunslinger, to help her in the escalating feud with Emma.
The film is packed with sexual symbolism and tension between the main characters, contributed by the real-life animosity between Joan Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge.
The unique visual style of the film, including Crawford’s bold wardrobe choices, was later influential in other movies like Rebel Without a Cause.
The cast also includes Ernest Borgnine, Ben Cooper, and other talented actors in supporting roles.
Johnny Guitar is a blend of drama, romance, action, and adventure, offering a different take on the traditional western genre.
Film Johnny Guitar (1954)
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