El Dorado (1967): Cast, Ratings & Plot
El Dorado is a 1967 drama western directed by Howard Hawks, starring Robert Mitchum, John Wayne and Edward Asner. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is El Dorado About?
The premise of El Dorado without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the American West, a discovery of gold triggers a frantic search for the legendary city of El Dorado. Driven by the promise of immense wealth, a diverse group of treasure hunters and opportunistic rivals clash, uncovering long-hidden secrets. Dangerous alliances are formed as they race against time and each other to claim the fabled treasure before it's lost forever.
El Dorado Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sheriff
- alcoholic
- gunfighter
- old west
- sawed off shotgun
- horseback riding
- alcoholism
- drunkenness
- friendship between men
- hired gunfighter
- old friend
- rancher
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- redemption
- tough guy
- feud
- showdown
- quick draw
- shootout
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
- bullet wound
- saloon
- sonora mexico
- church bell tower
- horse drawn wagon
- temporary paralysis
- post american civil war
- doctor
- man in a bathtub
- shot to death
- bugle
- crutches
- embarrassing male nudity
- crying man
- facial scar
- mentor protege relationship
- old flame
- self loathing
- shot with an arrow
- humiliation
- throwing water on someone
- remorse
- seizure
- throwing a knife
- suicide
- revenge
- arrest
- jail
- tough girl
- ensemble cast
El Dorado Cast
Robert Mitchum leads the cast, with John Wayne and Edward Asner. Directed by Howard Hawks; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Howard Hawks
Also Starring in El Dorado
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More films directed by Howard Hawks, best-rated first: Rio Bravo, To Have and Have Not, Bringing Up Baby and The Big Sleep.
El Dorado Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave El Dorado 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 74% User score
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El Dorado Plot Summary
What happens in El Dorado from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Broken Saloon of El Dorado, two long-time comrades reunite under tense circumstances. Sheriff J.P. Harrah (played by Robert Mitchum) welcomes his friend Cole Thornton (portrayed by John Wayne) with a rifle aimed at him. Their friendship has endured since the American Civil War, but there are clouds hovering over their camaraderie. J.P. is concerned about Cole’s recent employment by the nefarious Bart Jason (Edward Asner), a man with an elusive fortune made in questionable ways.
Full summary
The whole story of El Dorado, scene by scene
El Dorado Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Jonathan Kaplan on EL DORADO
How Well Do You Know El Dorado?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two main characters reuniting in El Dorado?
El Dorado Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “龙虎盟” and “אל דוראדו”.
- Also known as
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- 龙虎盟
- אל דוראדו
- Эльдорадо
- Ел Дорадо
- Eldorado
- Ελντοράντο
- 엘 도라도
- شهر طلایی
- 龍虎盟
- エル・ドラド
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El Dorado FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of El Dorado, each answered in a sentence.
How long is El Dorado?
El Dorado runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was El Dorado released?
El Dorado was released on June 7, 1967.
Who directed El Dorado?
El Dorado was directed by Howard Hawks.
More films by Howard Hawks Who is in the cast of El Dorado?
El Dorado stars Robert Mitchum, John Wayne and Edward Asner, among 10 credited actors.
How is El Dorado rated?
El Dorado has 85 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does El Dorado have a post-credit scene?
No. El Dorado has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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