Review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) by Katie N — 07 Jun 2009

I was named after this movie but have yet to see it.

This review of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) was written by Katie N on 07 Jun 2009.

The Sons of Katie Elder has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Kevin S (2,121) on 04 Jun 2012

The sons of Katie Elder has at the begining her three sons having to attend her funeral after her untimely death which they find out their…

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By Tonypolito (147) on 15 Aug 2010

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By Michael Wilmington (1,474) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 07 Apr 2018

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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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