A Western movie with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is airing on TV tonight

The film stars a Hollywood legend subverting his hero image on screen.

Set at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush in 1896, the film follows cowboy Jeff Webster (Stewart) and his partner, Ben Tatum (Oscar-winner Walter Brennan - Rio Bravo, To Have and Have Not), who want in on the action.

As such, they decide to drive their cattle from Wyoming through Alaska to Yukon in Canada.

On their journey, however, the two run afoul of crooked lawman Gannon (John McIntire - The Asphalt Jungle, Psycho), who vows revenge when they escape him.

"After travelling through all manner of terrain, Webster and Tatum finally arrive at their destination. But Gannon has business in the town, and he intends to make good on his promise," the plot synopsis adds.

The fourth of five Westerns that leading man Stewart made with the director Anthony Mann (the others including The Man From Laramie and Winchester '73), The Far Country is noteworthy for being one of the few oaters to be set partially in Alaska.

The movie has been praised for Stewart's leading turn as an anti-hero, its scenery and its rich themes, with it currently holding a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Airing as part of TG4's Friday night Western slot, you can catch The Far Country on the Irish channel at 9.05pm. The film is also available to purchase on the Sky Store.

Here are the other movies on TV tonight:

Terminator 2: Judgment Day - ITV4 - 9pm

Arnie's robot becomes a good guy in this classic sci-fi action sequel.

The Pope's Exorcist - Film4 - 9pm

Russell Crowe plays the Vatican's Chief Exorcist in this very fun horror that was partly shot in Ireland.

Deep Rising - Legend - 9pm

From the director of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, this decent action horror focuses on a newly unveiled luxury cruise ship that is targeted by both heavily armed hijackers and murderous sea creatures while on its maiden voyage.

They Live - Legend Xtra - 9pm

John Carpenter’s iconic 1985 sci-fi action horror stars wrestler Roddy Piper as a homeless drifter who discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to see the world as it truly is.

Book Club - BBC Two - 9pm

The 2018 comedy about long-time four friends (Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen) who have a book club.

Creed - RTÉ2 - 9.35pm

Michael B. Jordan takes to the ring in this brilliant first spin-off of the legendary Rocky boxing movie franchise.

Scream 4 - Comedy Central - 11pm

The very solid fourth entry in the classic slasher franchise and the last in the series to be made by the original's director, Wes Craven, before his death.

A Quiet Place Part II - E4 - 11pm

Cillian Murphy joins the cast of this horror thriller sequel set in a world invaded by blind monsters who hunt based on sound.

Jeepers Creepers - Legend Xtra - 11pm

In this early 2000s horror, two siblings (Gina Philips and Justin Long) in college are pursued by a demonic serial killer called The Creeper.

Halloween - Sky Showcase - 11.05pm

For the night that is in it...

Riddick - Legend - 11.05pm

Vin Diesel's titular mercenary and fugitive is betrayed and left abandoned on a harsh, desolate planet in this underrated sci-fi action flick that will be getting a sequel soon.

Warlock - Film4 - 11.10pm

Julian Sands and Richard E. Grant star in this cult ’80s supernatural horror.

Don't Look Now - BBC Two - 11.40pm

This haunting 70’s horror sees Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie play a grieving married couple who travel to Venice after the accidental death of their daughter.

Never Grow Old - RTÉ One - 12.15am

From Irish writer-director Ivan Kavanagh (The Canal), this solid Western stars Emile Hirsch as an Irish undertaker living on the American frontier who profits when a vicious outlaw (played by a scary John Cusack) takes over his town.

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