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Johnny Guitar 1954 123movies

Johnny Guitar 1954 123movies

Gun-Queen of the Arizona Frontier! And her kind of men!May. 26, 1954110 Min.
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Watch: Johnny Guitar 1954 123movies, Full Movie Online – Vienna has built a saloon outside of town, and she hopes to build her own town once the railroad is put through, but the townsfolk want her gone. When four men hold up a stagecoach and kill a man the town officials, led by Emma Small, come to the saloon to grab four of Vienna’s friends, the Dancin’ Kid and his men. Vienna stands strong against them, and is aided by the presence of an old acquaintance of hers, Johnny Guitar, who is not what he seems..
Plot: On the outskirts of town, the hard-nosed Vienna owns a saloon frequented by the undesirables of the region, including Dancin’ Kid and his gang. Another patron of Vienna’s establishment is Johnny Guitar, a former gunslinger and her lover. When a heist is pulled in town that results in a man’s death, Emma Small, Vienna’s rival, rallies the townsfolk to take revenge on Vienna’s saloon – even without proof of her wrongdoing.
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7.6/10 Votes: 18,147
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N/A Votes: 318 Popularity: 9.107 | TMDB

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_**A cult 50’s Western that’s colorful, melodramatic, surreal and mesmerizing**_

The railroad is coming soon to a town in northern Arizona where a tough saloon owner (Joan Crawford) faces off with a power-mad cattle baron (Mercedes McCambridge) over the Dancin’ Kid (Scott Brady) and more. Into this mix Johnny Guitar (Sterling Hayden) rides into town, a former love of the saloon proprietor. Who will be left standing when the ashes settle?

“Johnny Guitar” (1954) is melodramatic to the point of being surreal, not to mention implausible, but it’s colorful, passionate, original and spellbinding. It’s a Tarantino Western 40 years before Tarantino movies existed. The director, Nicholas Ray, also did “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955) so imagine that kind of overwrought 50’s melodrama translated to a Western, albeit in glorious color.

Despite the title, Crawford’s Vienna is the undoubted protagonist counterbalanced by McCambridge’s fiendishly neurotic antagonist, who might bring to mind the Wicked Witch of the West.

Interesting quirky bits are thrown in that enhance the picture, like the A-framed saloon built into the side of a cliff; Vienna’s piano recital in a bridal dress; and Old Tom (John Carradine) reading a book while on guard duty. Then there’s the mystery of why no one in the area would be aware of the secret passageway behind the waterfall that leads to the “hideout” curiously located on top of a rock mount plain for all to see.

I shouldn’t fail to mention Ernest Borgnine as a gang member of questionable character.

The film runs 1 hour, 50 minutes, and was shot in the Sedona region of north-central Arizona, including Oak Creek Canyon, with studio stuff done at Republic Studios in North Hollywood.

GRADE: A-

Review By: Wuchak

You’re nothing but a railroad tramp who’s not fit to live amongst decent people.

Johnny Guitar is out of Republic Pictures and is directed by Nicholas Ray. It’s written by Phillip Yordan, who adapts from a novel written by Roy Chanslor, and it stars Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, Mercedes McCambridge, Ward Bond, Ernest Borgnine & Scott Brady. Victor Young scores the music, with the theme tune sung by Peggy Lee, and Harry Stradling Senior photographs in Trucolor.

On the outskirts of an Arizona cattle town is a saloon run by the strong willed Vienna (Crawford). It’s not a busy place, and the users of it tend to be more of the rough kind, notably The Dancing Kid (Brady) and his gang. At the request of Vienna, her former lover Johnny Guitar (Hayden) arrives for his employment as the musical entertainment. But he walks into a war, a war between Vienna and the townsfolk led by the vicious and vindictive Emma Small (McCambridge).

Johnny Guitar has been called many things. From the deep thinkers who like to call it a feminist statement, an anti McCarthyism allegory and a piece smouldering with sexual repressions and yearnings – to the detractors calling it rubbish, campy and acted so badly that it actually smells of bacon cooking in the kitchen. What is immediately evident about it is that once viewed it’s unlikely to be forgotten – which ever side of the fence you sit.

It was a troubled production that saw both Hayden & McCambridge declare a dislike for Crawford, with Crawford reciprocating the dislike for McCambridge by insisting that her character of Vienna be given more meat from which to further dominate the film. Fans of the film will forever be grateful for Crawford’s jealousy, for she got her way, this was after all a vehicle for her, if she had walked, as was threatened, it would have died a death. The shift in emphasis, with the subversion of gender roles, is what makes Johnny Guitar the most intriguing and unusual film that it is.

Upon release in America the film was very coolly received, but out in Europe, notably France, the New Wave directors were very impressed and the film has gained a cult status over the years. So much so that nowadays it gets name checked by such luminaries like Martin Scorsese – who eagerly provides an introduction on the home format releases for it. What is it that the fans see that makes it such a favourite?. Moving away from the fabulous narrative, where two women are the main characters in a perceived mans world, where the psychoanalytic drama seeps from every frame, it’s a technical hotpot as Ray moulds his twisted sexual dynamics together.

Trucolor has never looked this nice before, nor ever been so apt, it’s almost surreal, certainly lurid, and it neatly brings to the fore the baroque like sets. While the Sedona photography by Stradling, particularly the red and browns of the landscape, is quite simply beautiful. Cover it all with a hauntingly evocative score from Young and it’s one of Republic’s most pleasing Western productions.

The cast came in for some grief from the critics, with the main charge being of them hamming it up. Not so say I, well certainly not to the detriment of the feverish story. Crawford acquits herself well, black eyes, blood red lips and masculine jaw, Crawford nails the task of butch land owner aching for love from within. As her nemesis, McCambridge steals the movie, Crawford was right to feel jealous, such is the intensity that McCambridge puts into Emma. A vicious psychotic harpy, who is sexually frustrated, so witness the orgasmic glee she shows during one particularly vengeful scene. It’s a brilliant and frightening performance.

Hayden does what he does best, slinks around and plays it almost close to parody, but never once does he come close to being disparaging, his charisma is massive and he acts it like a coiled spring that’s waiting to unfurl. While Bond (puritanical), Brady (edgy) and Borgnine (feral), the three B’s, are very efficient in important supporting roles. Special mention also for John Carradine, who plays a background character that, thanks to the prolific actor, manages to get noticed and pangs the heart during the finale. A fine cast that plays it right in this cobweb of Freudian splinters.

Save for some tacky back screen work and the odd incredulous character choice – it’s observed that Vienna’s white dress will draw attraction to them on the lam then she selects a bright pinky red shirt! – this is near genius. To my mind it’s one of the true greats of the Western genre, so count me in as a paid up member for the cult of Johnny Guitar. 9/10

Review By: John Chard
Dancin’ Kid: “Can you play?” Johnny Guitar: “Can you Dance?”
Surely this allegorical western influenced Clint Eastwood when he directed his “Pale Rider” and “High Plains Drifter,” though I’ve never read where he has mentioned it. There are certainly similarities, especially with “High Plains Drifter.” The brilliant director Nicholas Ray who threw so much of himself and his search for artistic expression on film into his works at times carries the allegory too far. Good allegory, such as “Moby Dick” and “Huckleberry Finn,” must never become too obvious. It then descends into mere cleverness and creative arrogance. The posse from Hell dressed in black led by a perverted Joan of Arc doesn’t leave much to the viewer’s imagination. Except for a few such parts, most of the movie purports itself well and tells an effective story that can be interpreted on several different levels.

Mercedes McCambridge playing the demonic sexually repressed Emma Small (again the name makes it too easy for the viewer) stands tall amongst a cast of giants. That her voice would be used for the devil’s own in “The Exorcist” is understandable for it crackles with fire and brimstone. Jealousy and rejection guide in her determination, nay obsession, to destroy both her sexual rival Vienna and her unrequited love the Dancin’ Kid. Sterling Hayden plays the lead character Johnny Logan aka Guitar to perfection. Hayden was not only under-appreciated by the Hollywood moguls but even by himself. In interviews he always trashed his acting talents in much the same way Robert Mitchum tended to do his own. He maintained he was just doing a job that he didn’t like very much. In reality Hayden was one of the best performers of his generation as was also true of Mitchum. Joan Crawford who was often miscast finds her niche in “Johnny Guitar.” As her roulette spinner says to the camera,”She’s more of a man than a woman.” She is in control at all times even when there’s a rope around her neck. She tells Johnny Guitar when to play his instrument and The Dancin’ Kid when to dance. She even holds the posse from Hell at bay until Emma Small steps in. Emma is also a woman in control but only of external forces. Inside, her emotions, fears, and frustrations dominate.

Ernest Borgnine was still playing bullies, which he did so well, at this point in his career. Royal Dano the consumptive gang member always true to The Dancin’ Kid gives his usual fine performance. Veteran actor John Carradine appears in somewhat of a different type role than usual as the loyal caretaker for Vienna. One part hearkens back to his best screen portrayal as Preacher Casy in “The Grapes of Wrath” when he tells Vienna that he’ll hide young Turkey out in the cottonwoods so the posse can’t find him. Nicolas Ray aided young aspiring actors with ability by showcasing their talents in his films. He introduced Dennis Hopper who has an uncredited bit part in “Johnny Guitar.” Later Hopper would appear in Ray’s “Rebel Without a Cause” with James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo. Look for two other faces that were mainstays of the cinema Sheb Wooley (“High Noon”–he also wrote and recorded “The Purple People Eater”)and Denver Pyle (“Bonnie and Clyde,” “The Dukes of Hazzard”). There’s also the inimitable Ward Bond who could always be counted on to give a good performance.

Any show that starts out with a mountain being blown to pieces, a sand storm of Herculean proportions, and a stage coach holdup can be counted on to deliver the goods. The story about a railroad coming through to change the community takes second place to all the other storms and whirlwinds involving jealousy, greed, and murder. Emma and the posse from Hell are not just on a private vendetta. They are also trying to stop progress that threatens their very way of life. Railroads bring new people, new ideas, and new ways of making a living. Those who benefit from change like it. Those who are hurt by change fight against it with all their might. These forces mix with personal ones to make “Johnny Guitar” one of the best westerns ever. It’s not to be missed.

The music for “Johnny Guitar” is a definite plus. Peggy Lee sings the title song, which she helped compose with Victor Young, at the end of the movie as no one else could. She had a sultry blues voice with great feeling and emotion. Oft times she is dismissed as a mere pop singer from the 40’s and 50’s. Peggy Lee was much more. She was one of the great voices for her era. I couldn’t find information about who actually played guitar for Sterling Hayden. The picking is flawless. The closest I’ve come is the name Howard Roberts, who was the jazz guitarist that backed Peggy Lee on her later hit “Fever.” I’ve read that he could play anything on any type guitar. The dance song picked by Johnny Guitar that inspired The Dancin’ Kid to dance with Emma was “Ol’ Joe Clark,” a folk ditty, usually played on the fiddle, that was popular during the time period thus adding authenticity to the show.

Review By: krorie
A cult 50’s Western that’s colorful, melodramatic, surreal and mesmerizing
The railroad is coming soon to a town in northern Arizona where a tough saloon owner (Joan Crawford) faces off with a power-mad cattle baron (Mercedes McCambridge) over the Dancin’ Kid (Scott Brady) and more. Into this mix Johnny Guitar (Sterling Hayden) rides into town, a former love of the saloon proprietor. Who will be left standing when the ashes settle?

“Johnny Guitar” (1954) is melodramatic to the point of being surreal, not to mention implausible, but it’s colorful, passionate, original and spellbinding. It’s a Tarantino Western 40 years before Tarantino movies existed. The director, Nicholas Ray, also did “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955) so imagine that kind of overwrought 50’s melodrama translated to a Western, albeit in glorious color.

Despite the title, Crawford’s Vienna is the undoubted protagonist counterbalanced by McCambridge’s fiendishly neurotic antagonist, who might bring to mind the Wicked Witch of the West.

Interesting quirky bits are thrown in that enhance the picture, like the A-framed saloon built into the side of a cliff; Vienna’s piano recital in a bridal dress; and Old Tom (John Carradine) reading a book while on guard duty. Then there’s the mystery of why no one in the area would be aware of the secret passageway behind the waterfall that leads to the “hideout” curiously located on top of a rock mount plain for all to see.

I shouldn’t fail to mention Ernest Borgnine as a gang member of questionable character.

The film runs 1 hour, 50 minutes, and was shot in the Sedona region of north-central Arizona, including Oak Creek Canyon, with studio stuff done at Republic Studios in North Hollywood.

GRADE: A-

Review By: Wuchakk

Other Information:

Original Title Johnny Guitar
Release Date 1954-05-26
Release Year 1954

Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 50 min (110 min), 1 hr 44 min (104 min) (cut) (West Germany)
Budget 0
Revenue 0
Status Released
Rated Not Rated
Genre Drama, Western
Director Nicholas Ray
Writer Philip Yordan, Roy Chanslor, Ben Maddow
Actors Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, Mercedes McCambridge
Country United States
Awards 1 win & 1 nomination
Production Company N/A
Website N/A


Technical Information:

Sound Mix Mono (RCA Sound System)
Aspect Ratio 1.37 : 1 (negative ratio), 1.66 : 1 (intended ratio)
Camera N/A
Laboratory Consolidated Film Industries (CFI), Hollywood (CA), USA (Trucolor)
Film Length (12 reels)
Negative Format 35 mm (Eastman 25T 5248)
Cinematographic Process Spherical
Printed Film Format Digital (Digital Cinema Package DCP), 35 mm

Johnny Guitar 1954 123movies
Johnny Guitar 1954 123movies
Johnny Guitar 1954 123movies
Original title Johnny Guitar
TMDb Rating 7.5 318 votes

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