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The Sons of Katie Elder
“From the four winds they came, the four brothers, their eyes smoking and their fingers itching...”
7.0 / 10• 1965• 2h 2m•PG-13• English
Western
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
John Wayne
John Elder
Lead
Dean Martin
Tom Elder
Martha Hyer
Mary Gordon
Michael Anderson Jr.
Bud Elder
Earl Holliman
Matt Elder
Jeremy Slate
Ben Latta
James Gregory
Morgan Hastings
Paul Fix
Sheriff Billy Wilson
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry Hathaway's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Sons of Katie Elder is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
