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Plot Summary
Gambling house operator Vienna seeks control of a town as archrival Emma Small sets out to force Vienna out of town. The timely arrival of Johnny Guitar thwarts Emma's dark plans, but doesn't prevent a showdown between the women. Based on Roy Chanslor's novel, "Johnny Guitar."
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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96%- Reviews Counted: 28
- Fresh: 27
- Rotten: 1
- Average Rating: 8.3/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: One of those classic westerns that has maintained its status by reinventing itself every decade since its release in 1954.
Fresh: For all its violence, this is a surpassingly tender, sensitive film, Ray's gentlest statement of his outsider theme.
Fresh: Ray's film is not a romantic comedy, but a Western. Or is it?
Fresh: For all its slightly tatty sets and off-the-mark decor, the film abounds in wonderful lines and acting that doesn't betray them.
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Offbeat western, with great performances. Don't be put off by the title
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- $14.99
- Genre: Western
- Released: 1954
- © 1954 By Paramount Pictures Corp. All Rights Reserved.