PART OF A LINCOLN FILM SERIES: JIMMY STEWART IN THE WEST
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Join us Tuesdays in April for our new film series: JIMMY STEWART IN THE WEST.
Actor James Stewart and director Anthony Mann made eight films together, including the four Westerns that we're showing this month. These films marked a surprising shift in Stewart's on-screen persona -- from affable everyman to a morally complex antihero. Stewart and Mann's collaborations, known for their psychological depth and gorgeous location cinematography, pushed the genre toward a grittier and more realistic tone than earlier Westerns -- while influencing Westerns still to come.
April 29: The Far Country
At the height of the Yukon Gold Rush, cowboy Jeff Webster (James Stewart) and his partner, Ben Tatum (Walter Brennan), want in on the action. They decide to drive their cattle from Wyoming to Yukon, alongside businesswoman Ronda Castle (Ruth Roman).
Along their journey, the two run afoul of the crooked and sadistic Skagway lawman Gannon (John McIntire), who vows revenge when they escape him. After traveling through all manner of terrain, Webster and Tatum finally arrive at their destination. But Gannon has business in the town as well -- and he intends to make good on his promise.
"Rugged action is featured in The Far Country to go with its rugged outdoor scenery, and the results add up to film entertainment." —Variety
Directed by Anthony Mann
Starring James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan, John McIntire
United States | English | 1954 | Western | 97 minutes | Approved
Film Prices
Lincoln Theatre Members get $2.00 off on the following prices when buying tickets at-the-door:
General: $11.00
Seniors, Students, and Active Military: $10.00
Children 12 and under: $8.50
All prices include a $2.00 Preservation Fee that goes directly into our capital account for the preservation of the Lincoln Theatre and its programs.