Review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) by Tara R — 30 Aug 2006

My absolute favorite western movie starring John Wayne whom I am almost related to.

This review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) was written by Tara R on 30 Aug 2006.

The Sons of Katie Elder has generally received positive reviews.

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By Scott R (2,451) on 26 Apr 2014

A fairly good family vs mobocracy western. A little too drawn out, some plot gaps and cheesy, but some good cinematography. All in all not bad…

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By David B (3,254) on 30 Apr 2011

John Wayne and Dean Martin take on the badguy who killed their father and swindled their mother, some good characters and funny moments, though…

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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 Alvaro G (95) on 28 Oct 2013

40 years before John SIngleton loosely adapted it to a modern urban setting, Henry Hathaway delivered a story about 4 estranged brothers who…

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By Michael M (3,845) on 12 Jul 2012

Vi esta pelicula a finales de los 70 en la cadena Superstation WTBS cuando esta estacion recien habia adqurido los Estudios MGM y con ellos…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 20 Apr 2014

Another good 'psychological western…

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By John Y (1,135) on 03 Feb 2010

Pretty good John Wayne film, though the ending is a little unsatisfying…

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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 Tall S (11) on 22 Nov 2009

John Wayne is the king of westerns and with him starring in any films of the genre, you can't go wrong and very worth watching…

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By Zack B (668) on 16 Jan 2012

81/100. Without a doubt one of Duke's most underrated Westerns…

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