The Sons of Katie Elder (1965): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Sons of Katie Elder is a 1965 western directed by Henry Hathaway, starring John Wayne, Dean Martin and Dennis Hopper. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sons of Katie Elder About?
The premise of The Sons of Katie Elder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four brothers return to their Texas hometown for their mother's funeral, only to uncover a web of debt and deceit surrounding their father's death. Led by the determined John Wayne and the charming Dean Martin, the estranged siblings must confront a ruthless group vying for the family ranch. As they fight to reclaim their inheritance, they find themselves in a violent conflict with both rivals and the local sheriff, forcing them to confront their shared past and fight for their future.
The Sons of Katie Elder Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- gunfighter
- small town
- murder
- villain
- shootout
- death of brother
- texas
- regret
- framed for murder
- brother brother relationship
- mother son relationship
- death of mother
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- character name in title
- exploding bridge
- gambler
- ambush
- kidnapping
- western town
- sheriff
- revenge
- businessman
- funeral
- investigation
- explosion
- suspicion
- filicide
- hitman
- ranch owner
- ranch
- five word title
- 1890s
- classical western
- train
- scene during opening credits
- wayne and fix
- wayne and qualen
- hathaway and wayne
- wayne and martin
- cattle drive
- father
- fistfight
- four brothers
- held at gunpoint
- winchester rifle
The Sons of Katie Elder Cast
John Wayne leads the cast, with Dean Martin and Dennis Hopper. Directed by Henry Hathaway; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Hathaway
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The Sons of Katie Elder Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sons of Katie Elder 72 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Sons of Katie Elder Plot Summary
What happens in The Sons of Katie Elder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the dusty town of Clearwater, Texas mourns the loss of Katie Elder, her four sons—John, a skilled marksman; Tom, an experienced gambler; Bud, an eager college freshman; and Matt, a modest hardware merchant—gather in their hometown in 1898 to pay tribute to their mother. This reunion is heavy with regrets as they come to terms with their shortcomings, realizing none have lived up to Katie Elder’s high hopes for them.
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The Sons of Katie Elder Trailers & Videos
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What is the relationship between Katie Elder and the four sons?
The Sons of Katie Elder Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Katie Elder fiai” and “A négy mesterlövész - Az Elder banda”.
- Also known as
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- Katie Elder fiai
- A négy mesterlövész - Az Elder banda
- A négy mesterlövész
- Les 4 fils de Katie Elder
- I 4 figli di Katie Elder
- I quattro figli di Katie Elder
- Сыновья Кэти Элдер
- 엘다 4형제
- Los cuatro hijos de Katie Elder
- Die vier Söhne der Katie Elder
- Les Quatre Fils de Katie Elder
- Fire tapre sønner
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- Os Quatro Filhos de Katie Elder
- בניה של קייטי אלדר
- Синовете на Кейти Елдър
- Os Filhos de Katie Elder
- Synové Katie Elderové
- Katie Elders fyra söner
- 四兄弟
- Synowie Katie Elder
- پسران کیتی الدر
- Και οι τέσσερις ήταν γενναίοι
- 서부의 4형제
- Els quatre fills de Katie Elder
- Voittamattomat veljekset
- Kötü Evlat
- エルダー兄弟
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The Sons of Katie Elder FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Sons of Katie Elder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sons of Katie Elder?
The Sons of Katie Elder runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was The Sons of Katie Elder released?
The Sons of Katie Elder was released on June 24, 1965.
Who directed The Sons of Katie Elder?
The Sons of Katie Elder was directed by Henry Hathaway.
More films by Henry Hathaway Who is in the cast of The Sons of Katie Elder?
The Sons of Katie Elder stars John Wayne, Dean Martin and Dennis Hopper, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Sons of Katie Elder rated?
The Sons of Katie Elder has 72 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does The Sons of Katie Elder have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sons of Katie Elder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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