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The Sons of Katie Elder
1965 · 2h 2m · PG-13
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What is it about? The Sons of Katie Elder
From the four winds they came, the four brothers, their eyes smoking and their fingers itching...
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.
Genre: western. Themes: sibling relationship, texas, revenge, murder, dead mother, aggressive.
Cast and crew The Sons of Katie Elder
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Creators
- Directed byHenry Hathaway
- ScreenplayWilliam H. Wright
- ScreenplayAllan Weiss
- ScreenplayHarry Essex
- MusicElmer Bernstein
- CinematographyLucien Ballard
- EditingWarren Low
Full cast and crew30 cast members, 38 crew
Cast:
- John Wayne · John Elder
- 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
- George Kennedy · Curley
- Dennis Hopper · Dave Hastings
- Sheldon Allman · Harry Evers
- John Litel · Minister
- John Doucette · Henry Hyselman
- James Westerfield · Vennar
- Rhys Williams · Charlie Bob Striker
- John Qualen · Charlie Biller
- Rodolfo Acosta · Bondie Adams
- Strother Martin · Ned Ross
- Percy Helton · Peevey
- Karl Swenson · Doc Isdell
- Glen Anderson · (uncredited)
- Jerry Gatlin · Amboy
- Harvey Grant · Jeb (uncredited)
- Loren Janes · Ned Reese (uncredited)
- Boyd 'Red' Morgan · Burr Sandeman
- Chuck Roberson · Townsman (uncredited)
- Ralph Volkie · Bit Part (uncredited)
- Jack Williams · Andy Sharp (uncredited)
- Henry Wills · Gus Dolly (uncredited)
- Joe Yrigoyen · Buck Mason (uncredited)
Crew:
- Henry Hathaway · Director
- William H. Wright · Screenplay
- Allan Weiss · Screenplay
- Harry Essex · Screenplay
- Talbot Jennings · Story
- Hal B. Wallis · Producer
- Elmer Bernstein · Original Music Composer
- Lucien Ballard · Director of Photography
- Joseph H. Hazen · Executive Producer
- Warren Low · Editor
- Edith Head · Costume Design
Trailer The Sons of Katie Elder
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Details The Sons of Katie Elder
- Premiere
- October 28, 1965, United Kingdom
- First theatrical release
- June 24, 1965
- Release in the US
- June 24, 1965
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG-13
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
Numbers and release
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide gross
- $23M
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Sons of Katie Elder?
2h 2m (122 minutes).
Who’s in The Sons of Katie Elder?
John Wayne, Dean Martin, Martha Hyer, Michael Anderson Jr., Earl Holliman, Jeremy Slate, James Gregory, Paul Fix, George Kennedy, and Dennis Hopper. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
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