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.”
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.
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The Far Country (1954) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-12
Top Cast
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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
Connie Van
Molasses
Emile Avery
Miner (uncredited)
Al Bain
Miner (uncredited)
John Barton
Miner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- The Far Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Borden Chase
Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein
William H. Daniels
Russell F. Schoengarth
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Anthony Mann
Director
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Borden Chase
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Far Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Far Country about?
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.
Who directed The Far Country?
The Far Country was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in The Far Country?
The principal cast of The Far Country includes James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan, John McIntire.
When was The Far Country released and how long is it?
The Far Country was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Far Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Far Country was composed by Henry Mancini, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Herman Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Far Country?
The Far Country holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).