Johnny Guitar
“I’ve never met a woman who was more man.” Joan. Crawford. Ms. No Wire Hangers herself. A queer icon. A legendary pair of eyebrows. The Ultimate Movie Star. In choosing which Crawford film to screen as part of Queer Film Theory 101, we really could’ve gone in any direction. We decided to go with a somewhat lesser-known yet highly influential gem from director Nicholas Ray, JOHNNY GUITAR from 1954. When reformed gunslinger Johnny Guitar (Sterling Hayden) returns to the small Arizona cattle town he once resided in, he’s met with a complicated reception from his former lover, saloon owner Vienna (Joan Crawford). The drama escalates as Emma Small (Mercedes McCambridge), Vienna’s rival, targets h
Cast
Joan Crawford
Vienna
Sterling Hayden
Johnny 'Guitar' Logan
Mercedes McCambridge
Emma Small
Scott Brady
Dancin' Kid
Ward Bond
John McIvers
Ben Cooper
Turkey Ralston
Ernest Borgnine
Bart Lonergan
John Carradine
Old Tom
About Johnny Guitar
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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Will Johnny Guitar have advance screenings?
Yes, Johnny Guitar currently has 9 advance screenings listed on SeeItEarly in cities including Arlington, Charlottesville, Washington, San Francisco, Boston. New screenings are added as studios announce them.
How do I get free tickets to see Johnny Guitar early?
Browse the Johnny Guitar screening listings on SeeItEarly and click "Get Passes" on any event. You'll be directed to the source site (like Gofobo or Advance Screenings) where you can claim your free pass. Most passes are first-come, first-served, so act quickly when new screenings are posted.
Where is Johnny Guitar screening?
Johnny Guitar is screening in Arlington, Charlottesville, Washington, San Francisco, Boston. Visit the individual screening pages above for exact venue details, dates, and how to get passes.
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