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Johnny Guitar

1954Movie1 h 50 minNR

83

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83

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Summary

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.

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Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Written by: Nicholas Ray, Philip Yordan, Roy Chanslor
Produced by: Nicholas Ray
Music by: Victor Young

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May 26, 1954 · 1 h 50 min · NR

Released: May 26, 1954
Runtime: 1 h 50 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence
Genres: Western
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 74 countries

Tropes

Only Known by Their Nickname, Slasher Smile, Posse +9

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Where can I stream Johnny Guitar?

In the United States, Johnny Guitar is free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Johnny Guitar worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (79).

What tropes does Johnny Guitar use?

Only Known by Their NicknameSlasher SmilePosseHeel–Face TurnScrew the Rules, I Make Them!BizarrchitectureEvil ReactionaryYoung GunWhite Shirt of DeathTurncoatVictory by EnduranceHeroic Bystanderand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Only Known by Their Nickname, Slasher Smile, and Posse.