@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Far Country
"RENEE...the innocent...and the untamed...BEN...the gambler...and the loser...GANNON...the law...and the noose...RUBE...the friendless...and the afraid."
During the Klondike Gold Rush, a misanthropic cattle driver and his talkative elderly partner run afoul of the law in Alaska and are forced to work for a saloon owner to take her supplies into a newly booming but lawless Canadian town.
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
172
Votes
1h 37m
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Key Crew
DirectorAnthony Mann
WriterBorden Chase
CinematographyWilliam H. Daniels
ComposerHenry Mancini
EditorRussell F. Schoengarth
Production DesignAlexander Golitzen
Produced by
Universal International Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
James Stewart
Jeff Webster
Ruth Roman
Ronda Castle
Corinne Calvet
Renee Vallon
Walter Brennan
Ben Tatum
John McIntire
Judge Gannon
Jay C. Flippen
Rube
Harry Morgan
Ketchum
Steve Brodie
Ives
Connie Gilchrist
Hominy
Robert J. Wilke
Madden
Chubby Johnson
Dusty
Royal Dano
Luke
Jack Elam
Frank Newberry
Kathleen Freeman
Grits
C
Connie Van
Molasses
