# The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

> Four estranged brothers reunite in a Texas frontier town to reclaim their family ranch and answer the murder of their father.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9789

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: Henry Hathaway
- Cast: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Martha Hyer, Michael Anderson Jr., Earl Holliman, Jeremy Slate, James Gregory, Paul Fix
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059740/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: rugged, laconic, witty, classic western night, john wayne marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of vengeance and brotherhood unfolds in the heart of Texas.

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