Review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) by Craig L — 21 Feb 2006

There will never be another like the "Duke" who can portrait the old west or the wars.

This review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) was written by Craig L on 21 Feb 2006.

The Sons of Katie Elder has generally received positive reviews.

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By Annia C (16) on 02 May 2010

Four brothers meet up after their mother's funeral but they are surprised to learn that Katie was left no money from the sale of their family…

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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 Madison M (59) on 03 Dec 2015

John Wayne plays the oldest son in this movie about all the struggles of four brothers and how they overcame them…

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By Tonypolito (147) 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 Devon B (391) on 30 Oct 2009

The Sons of Katie Elder starts off strong, but as it nears the end of the first hour, the plot begins to meander away from its strongpoints…

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By Clay B (519) 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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