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1965 · 122 min · PG-13

The Sons of Katie Elder

Directed by Henry Hathaway · Western

The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) is a Western film, directed by Henry Hathaway set in Texas during the 1800s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty and revenge run throughout.

Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography
Lucien Ballard
Cast
John WayneDean MartinMartha HyerMichael Anderson Jr.Earl HollimanJeremy SlateJames GregoryPaul Fix

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