Johnny Guitar Screening at the NFSA. Photo: NFSA.
PG | 110 Mins | 1954 | DCP | US | D: Nicholas Ray
Canny saloon owner Vienna (Joan Crawford) faces off against a crowd of angry townsfolk led by her rival Emma Small (Mercedes McCambridge) in a 1950s Western that subverts gender roles.
As the male characters cower in this psychologically charged and politically savvy film, Vienna and Emma dominate the screen.
‘Called everything from a feminist statement to a gay camp-classic to an anti-McCarthyism allegory. While it certainly is all of these – and more – it’s about time it was acclaimed for it what it really is: a genuine western film classic.’ – TV Guide Magazine
The details
What: screening of Johnny Guitar
When: Sun 20 Jul 1:00 PM
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $12-16 (+$1.50 booking fee) via the NFSA website
Accessibility
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au
