Review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) by Kevin R — 24 Jun 2014

Not my favorite JW western, but still a likable film for a night's entertainment.

This review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) was written by Kevin R on 24 Jun 2014.

The Sons of Katie Elder has generally received positive reviews.

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