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The Sons of Katie Elder
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The Sons of Katie Elder

1965-06-24 · 122 min · ★ 7.0

Western

The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their hometown of Clearwater, Texas for her funeral and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, a corrupt businessman who wants to exploit the area around the town.

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Directors
Henry Hathaway
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,500,000
Revenue
USD 23,000,000

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneJohn Elder
Dean MartinDean MartinTom Elder
Martha HyerMartha HyerMary Gordon
Michael Anderson Jr.Michael Anderson Jr.Bud Elder
Earl HollimanEarl HollimanMatt Elder
Jeremy SlateJeremy SlateBen Latta
James GregoryJames GregoryMorgan Hastings
Paul FixPaul FixSheriff Billy Wilson
George KennedyGeorge KennedyCurley
Dennis HopperDennis HopperDave Hastings
Sheldon AllmanSheldon AllmanHarry Evers
John LitelJohn LitelMinister
John DoucetteJohn DoucetteHenry Hyselman
James WesterfieldJames WesterfieldMr. Vennar
Rhys WilliamsRhys WilliamsCharlie Bob Striker
John QualenJohn QualenCharlie Biller
Rodolfo AcostaRodolfo AcostaBondie Adams
Strother MartinStrother MartinNed Ross
Percy HeltonPercy HeltonMr. Peevey
Karl SwensonKarl SwensonDoc Isdell

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