Johnny Guitar 1954
“Gun-Queen of the Arizona Frontier! And her kind of men!”
What is Johnny Guitar?
Johnny Guitar is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Western, Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- May 26, 1954
- Studios
- Republic Pictures
- Genres
- Western, Drama, Romance
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Overview
Johnny Guitar is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Western, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Republic Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A tough saloon owner faces a town’s wrath after a fatal heist.”
- Features a commanding female lead in a Western setting
- Atmospheric frontier backdrop
- Period pacing and style may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic Westerns with strong female protagonists.
The film contains violent confrontations typical of 1950s Westerns, suitable for mature viewers.
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What genre does Johnny Guitar belong to?
It is classified as a Western.
Who is the central female character?
The hard‑nosed saloon owner Vienna leads the story.
What sparks the town’s conflict with Vienna?
A heist that results in a man's death fuels the townspeople’s desire for revenge.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty minutes.
When was Johnny Guitar released?
It was released in the United States on May 26, 1954.
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