Review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) by Paul C — 17 Jan 2010

1st Film I Saw, 2 Months Old... My Birthday Is 08/06/79 The Day John Wayne Died...

This review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) was written by Paul C on 17 Jan 2010.

The Sons of Katie Elder has generally received positive reviews.

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By Joel A (1,152) on 27 Jan 2013

The story of Katie Elder's sons out on a vengeance mission to avenger their father that was murdered…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 27 Feb 2010

I love John Wayne in just about everything he has done. This was a great movie with many great actors…

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By Ricardo O (219) on 17 Dec 2010

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One of the better John Wayne western ensembles. Thankfully, unspoiled by the presence of a popular singer of dubious acting ability…

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By Ellie H (42) on 02 Feb 2010

Yes I know, John Wayne, but then again Dean Martin - good film and some good memories, and of course some bad - a nostalgic film…

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By Irish E (77) on 15 Aug 2010

Wayne & Co. deliver well this mid-Century Western, based on true facts surrounding the Marlow Brothers of Oklahoma, circa 1888…

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By Brandon V (674) on 11 Apr 2012

I don't consider myself a big western fan, but there are a few that just totally knock my socks off (I hate that term but whatever)…

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By Jennifer W (491) on 12 May 2013

You see one scene which is reminisant of lewis martin Comedy in this movie…

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By Donna S (314) on 23 Oct 2009

John Wayne plays John Elder the oldest of the boys. They return home for their mom's funeral…

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