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The Sons of Katie Elder( 1965)

TV-MAWestern
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From the four winds they came, the four brothers, their eyes smoking and their fingers itching...

Overview

The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their hometown of Clearwater, Texas for their mother's funeral, and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, the town's gunsmith.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Wayne

      John Elder

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      Dean Martin

      Tom Elder

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      Martha Hyer

      Mary Gordon

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      Michael Anderson Jr.

      Bud Elder

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      Earl Holliman

      Matt Elder

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      Jeremy Slate

      Ben Latta

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      James Gregory

      Morgan Hastings

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      Paul Fix

      Sheriff Billy Wilson

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      George Kennedy

      Curley

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      Dennis Hopper

      Dave Hastings

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      Sheldon Allman

      Harry Evers

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      John Litel

      Minister

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      John Doucette

      Henry Hyselman

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      James Westerfield

      Mr. Vennar

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      Rhys Williams

      Charlie Bob Striker

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      John Qualen

      Charlie Biller

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      Rodolfo Acosta

      Bondie Adams

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      Strother Martin

      Ned Ross

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      Percy Helton

      Mr. Peevey

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      Karl Swenson

      Doc Isdell

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      Glen Anderson

      (uncredited)

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      Jerry Gatlin

      Amboy / Stationmaster (uncredited)

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      Harvey Grant

      Jeb (uncredited)

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      Loren Janes

      Ned Reese (uncredited)

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      Boyd 'Red' Morgan

      Burr Sandeman / J. Plummer, blacksmith (uncredited)

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      Chuck Roberson

      Townsman (uncredited)

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      Ralph Volkie

      Bit Part (uncredited)

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      Paul Whitson

      (uncredited)

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      Jack Williams

      Andy Sharp (uncredited)

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      Henry Wills

      Gus Dolly (uncredited)

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      Joe Yrigoyen

      Buck Mason (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Sun Oct 04 2015
    The Magnificent Four! John, Tom, Matt and Bud, these are the Elder boys, who upon meeting up at the funeral of their recently deceased mother, find that their father may have been murdered over a card game. The boys must cast off sibling rivalries and find out just what has been happening in their childhood town of Clearwater, Texas. Unfairly given harsh treatment upon its release by the critics and beset with behind the scenes problems, The Sons Of Katie Elder actually holds up rather well in this day and age. All the required traits are in the film to make it an oater of some worth, a s...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • sibling relationship
    • texas
    • revenge
    • murder