The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

Director:

Henry Hathaway

Writers:

Talbot Jennings (story)
William H. Wright (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

1 julio 1965 (USA)

Genre:

Western

Frase comercial:

If Texas coundn't tame 'em ...could she?

Plot:

Ranch owner Katie Elder's four sons determine to avenge the murder of their father and the swindling of their mother.

Plot Keywords:

Texas | Rocking Chair | Shot In The Chest | Gunfight | Exploding Bridge

Awards:

1 win

Comentarios de los usuarios:

Watch this movie if only for one brutal shot

US TV Schedule:

Wed. May 21	12:00 AM	AMC
Wed. May 21	5:30 PM	AMC
Sat. May 24	1:30 PM	AMC

Cast

John Wayne	...	John Elder
Dean Martin	...	Tom Elder
Martha Hyer	...	Mary Gordon
Michael Anderson Jr.	...	Bud Elder
Earl Holliman	...	Matt Elder
Jeremy Slate	...	Ben Latta
James Gregory	...	Morgan Hastings
Paul Fix	...	Sheriff Billy Wilson
George Kennedy	...	Curley
Dennis Hopper	...	Dave Hastings
Sheldon Allman	...	Harry Evers
John Litel	...	Minister
John Doucette	...	Hyselman
James Westerfield	...	Mr. Vennar
Rhys Williams	...	Charlie Striker

También conocida como:

Cuatro hijos de Katie Elder, Los (Spain) [es]
Hijos de Katie Elder, Los (Mexico) [es]

Duración:

122 min

País:

USA

Idioma:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sonido:

Mono

Clasificación:

USA:Not Rated (video release) | West Germany:16 (f) (original rating) | West Germany:12 (re-rating) | Australia:PG | USA:Approved (PCA #20933) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | South Korea:12 | Sweden:15 | UK:U

Filming Locations:

Casa Blanca, Durango, Mexico

Company:

Hal Wallis Productions

Trivialidades:

John Wayne, aged 57, was 36 years older than Michael Anderson Jr., who played his younger brother Bud.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Tom and Bud are shackled together, the shackles are placed on Tom's left leg and Bud's right leg, as seen when they try to walk away. In subsequent shots, the shackles are on Bud's left leg and Tom's right.

Quotes:

Bud Elder: I'm going with you. I can draw pretty fast. We can be famous -- like the Dalton Brothers!
John Elder: They're famous -- but they're just a little bit dead. They were hung!

Movie Connections:

Remade as Four Brothers (2005)

Watch this movie if only for one brutal shot

This is one of John Wayne's best films. He has a strong supporting cast with him and a great musical score.

But there is one moment I must note for you. There is a scene that has to be seen to be believed. George Kennedy ( as a bad guy) is dunking the head of an innocent man into a barrel. Wayne comes over, grabs a piece of wood that resembles a bat, and cracks Kennedy right in the face. It's a moment that causes the viewer great pain as he laughs at how real it looks. The timing is precise here and looks very painful.

So by all means watch this film if only for that scene. But you will be well rewarded if you stick it out.