Review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) by Bo K — 13 Mar 2013

A instant classic, the "Duke" played the perfect part, and the supporting cast was just as good.

This review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) was written by Bo K on 13 Mar 2013.

The Sons of Katie Elder has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 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 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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By Broyax (884) on 30 May 2022

Une histoire de ranch familial et de fistons un peu vindicatifs qui se réveillent tout-à-coup à l’enterrement de leur vieille maman, surtout…

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By Timothy C (191) on 22 Apr 2017

Four brothers return to their home town for their mother's funeral…

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By Ricardo O (219) on 17 Dec 2010

One of Duke's best westerns. This was when he was at his peak between 1956 and 1969…

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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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By Jonathan D (792) on 04 Jul 2012

I like this John Wayne Western, but I don't love it. The plot isn't much to write about, but John Wayne gives the usual tough guy performance…

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