Joan Crawford portrays "Vienna," who operates a saloon outside of town and faces disapproval from nearly everyone. Following a stagecoach robbery, an angry group arrives, accusing her of involvement despite lacking any proof. Fueled by “Emma” (Mercedes McCambridge), whose brother had died, the sheriff (Frank Ferguson) and local power “McIvers” (Ward Bond) are set on arresting her. Fortunately, she recently hired “Joh…

_**A striking Western from the 1950s that’s vibrant, theatrical, dreamlike and captivating**_ The story unfolds in a northern Arizona town where a determined saloon owner, Joan Crawford, finds herself at odds with a ruthless cattle baron, Mercedes McCambridge, concerning the Dancin' Kid (Scott Brady) and other matters. Sterling Hayden appears as Johnny Guitar, a former romantic interest of the saloonkeeper, adding…

Nicholas Ray directed 1954’s *Johnny Guitar*, released by Republic Pictures. The film was written by Phillip Yordan, adapting from a novel by Roy Chanslor, and features Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, Mercedes McCambridge, Ward Bond, Ernest Borgnine, and Scott Brady in the cast. Victor Young composed the music, with Peggy Lee performing the theme song, and Harry Stradling Senior handled the cinematography in Trucolor…