The Sons Of Katie Elder
Katie Elder bore four sons. The day she is buried they all return home to Clearwater, Texas, to pay their last respects. John Wayne is the eldest and toughest son, the gunslinger. Tom (Dean Martin) is good with a deck of cards and good with a gun when he has to be. Matt (Earl Holliman) is the quiet one - nobody ever called him yellow... twice. Bud (Michael Anderson, Jr.) is the youngest. Any hope for respectability lies with him.
Directed by Henry Hathaway (True Grit), an acknowledged master of the western, the story has a dual theme: not only is this a he-man's story, but it is also a drama of the maternal influence of Katie Elder, movingly portrayed from beginning to conclusion.
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Sons of Katie Elder - Northern
This is an absolute classic with great acting and a great storyline. Keeps you interested the whole way....even the boys liked it (4 and 5) and we are trying to get them interested in more than just disney cartoons.
Would definitely recommend for a family night in and will probably rent it again for our family to enjoy.John Wayne In One Of His Last Rough and Tumble Roles - bwod
After having a lung removed in 1964, John Wayne looked older than he was at the time. However, with the help of a stuntman, he was able to give one of his usual tough-guy performances in "The Sons of Katie Elder". It's a solid all-round picture, that showcases his talents and has a very good supporting cast. For his fans, this is near the top of his films, in terms of story and action. You won't be disappointed. One thumb up.
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Sons of Katie Elder - Northern
This is an absolute classic with great acting and a great storyline. Keeps you interested the whole way....even the boys liked it (4 and 5) and we are trying to get them interested in more than just disney cartoons.
Would definitely recommend for a family ...John Wayne In One Of His Last Rough and Tumble Roles - bwod
After having a lung removed in 1964, John Wayne looked older than he was at the time. However, with the help of a stuntman, he was able to give one of his usual tough-guy performances in "The Sons of Katie Elder". It's a solid all-round picture, that showcases ...