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The Sons of Katie Elder
The Sons of Katie Elder

The Sons of Katie Elder

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

Genres

Western

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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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Budget

$6500000

Revenue

$23000000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

122 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

23 June 1965

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

John Elder

Dean Martin

Dean Martin

Tom Elder

Martha Hyer

Martha Hyer

Mary Gordon

Michael Anderson Jr.

Michael Anderson Jr.

Bud Elder

Earl Holliman

Earl Holliman

Matt Elder

Jeremy Slate

Jeremy Slate

Ben Latta

James Gregory

James Gregory

Morgan Hastings

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Sheriff Billy Wilson

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Curley

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Dave Hastings

Sheldon Allman

Sheldon Allman

Harry Evers

John Litel

John Litel

Minister

John Doucette

John Doucette

Henry Hyselman

James Westerfield

James Westerfield

Mr. Vennar

Rhys Williams

Rhys Williams

Charlie Bob Striker

John Qualen

John Qualen

Charlie Biller

Rodolfo Acosta

Rodolfo Acosta

Bondie Adams

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

Ned Ross

Percy Helton

Percy Helton

Mr. Peevey

Karl Swenson

Karl Swenson

Doc Isdell

Glen Anderson

Glen Anderson

(uncredited)

Jerry Gatlin

Jerry Gatlin

Amboy / Stationmaster (uncredited)

Harvey Grant

Harvey Grant

Jeb (uncredited)

Loren Janes

Loren Janes

Ned Reese (uncredited)

Boyd 'Red' Morgan

Boyd 'Red' Morgan

Burr Sandeman / J. Plummer, blacksmith (uncredited)

Chuck Roberson

Chuck Roberson

Townsman (uncredited)

Ralph Volkie

Ralph Volkie

Bit Part (uncredited)

Jack Williams

Jack Williams

Andy Sharp (uncredited)

Henry Wills

Henry Wills

Gus Dolly (uncredited)

Joe Yrigoyen

Joe Yrigoyen

Buck Mason (uncredited)

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