Official movie poster for The Far Country (1954), a western film

The Far Country(1954)

RENEE...the innocent...and the untamed...BEN...the gambler...and the loser...GANNON...the law...and the noose...RUBE...the friendless...and the afraid.

6.9(175)1h 37m1954-02-12
Western

The Far Country Synopsis

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.

The Far Country (1954) is a western film directed by Anthony Mann, released on February 12, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet and Walter Brennan. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 175 ratings.

Director:
Anthony Mann
Writers:
Borden Chase, Borden Chase
Producers:
Aaron Rosenberg
Cinematographer:
William H. Daniels
Composer:
Henry Mancini
Production:
Universal International Pictures
Status:
Released

The Far Country (1954) Trailer

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The Far Country Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 175 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

Is there something you want, Mr. Gannon? Cunning Western from a director who had few peers in the genre. Much like other Anthony Mann pictures, The Far Country blends a potent pot boiling story with an adroit knowing of impacting scenery. Both of which play out amongst some of Mann's peccadilloes like honour, integrity, betrayal and of course, death! The story sees fortune hunting partners Jeff Webster (James…

Reviewed on March 18, 2019

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The Far Country – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Far Country online?

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The Far Country (1954) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Far Country?

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The main cast of The Far Country (1954) includes James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan and John McIntire. The film was directed by Anthony Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Far Country released?

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The Far Country was released on February 12, 1954 and runs for 1h 37m.

Is The Far Country worth watching?

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The Far Country (1954) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Far Country?

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