The Sons of Katie Elder

film by Hathaway [1965]

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"The Sons of Katie Elder" is a 1965 Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring John Wayne. Hathaway was known for his work in film noirs and Westerns. The film was a box-office hit and featured Wayne in a saddle, a common setting for his roles. John Wayne, born Marion Robert Morrison, had a prolific career in Westerns and other genres, earning an Academy Award for his role in "True Grit".12

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…show, was less successful, but The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) put Wayne back where he belonged, in a saddle. The box-office hit was followed by Nevada Smith (1966), a sequel to The Carpetbaggers (1964). The western proved highly popular, thanks in large part to the performance of Steve McQueen.…
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…show, was less successful, but The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) put Wayne back where he belonged, in a saddle. The box-office hit was followed by Nevada Smith (1966), a sequel to The Carpetbaggers (1964). The western proved highly popular, thanks in large part to the performance of Steve McQueen.…
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