Western Film Fest Presents: "Ride the High Country"

Ride the High Country, 1962.  Directed by Sam Peckinpah.  Joel McRea, Randolph Scott.

Two aging lawmen struggle with honor, greed, and redemption in 1910, as modernity pushes the Old West aside.  

Join us for a thrilling journey through the frontier, where outlaws, sheriffs, and gunslingers collide in timeless tales of adventure, justice, and the untamed West.

Each screening will feature a classic or modern western, followed by an engaging discussion about the film’s themes, storytelling, and impact on the genre. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a newcomer to westerns, you won’t want to miss this cinematic roundup!

Moderator: John Curran
John Curran is a Palm Desert resident and a retired US government computer security manager.  John has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science. He has been a passionate film aficionado for decades and has expanded his interests in retirement deeply into film noir & westerns. For the past six years, he has volunteered at Learning in Retirement, a non-profit adult education organization based in the city, and is one of the instructors for LIR.