Johnny Guitar (1954) – Filming Locations
Western / Drama / Romance · Directed by Nicholas Ray · Starring Sterling Hayden, Joan Crawford
On the outskirts of town, the hard-nosed Vienna owns a saloon frequented by the undesirables of the region, including Dancin' Kid and his gang. Another patron of Vienna's establishment is Johnny Guitar, a former gunslinger and her lover. When a heist is pulled in town that results in a man's death, Emma Small, Vienna's rival, rallies the townsfolk to take revenge on Vienna's saloon – even without proof of her wrongdoing.
Where was Johnny Guitar filmed?
- Sedona, Arizona, USA, Sedona – Exterior shots of the desert landscape and the saloon's surrounding terrain. The distinctive red rock formations of Sedona provided the iconic Western landscape that frames the film's saloon setting and action sequences
- Kern County, California, USA, Kern County – Location of the titular saloon and main action sequences. Ray filmed the central saloon interiors and surrounding ranch setting in the California desert, utilizing existing structures for the authentic frontier atmosphere
- Cameo, California, USA, Cameo – Wide shots of desert landscape and horse riding sequences. The remote California desert location provided expansive vistas for the Western's outdoor action and chase sequences