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The Sons of Katie Elder

Poster for the movie "The Sons of Katie Elder"
Poster for the movie "The Sons of Katie Elder"

The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

PG-13 122 min - Western - 23 June 1965
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The four sons of Katie Elder reunite in their Hometown of Clearwater, Texas for their Mother's funeral, and discover that the family ranch is now in the hands of Morgan Hastings, the town's gunsmith.

Director:  Henry Hathaway
Writers:  William H. Wright, Allan Weiss, Harry Essex
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The Cannonball Run

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The Cannonball Run (1981)

PG 95 min - Comedy, Action - 19 June 1981
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A cross-country road race is based on an actual event, the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash, organized by Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit then in effect in the U.S. The Cannonball was named for Erwin G. "Cannonball" Baker, who in the roaring 20's rode his motorcycle across the country. Many of the characters are based on ruses developed by real Cannonball racers over the several years that the event was run.

Director:  Hal Needham
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Rio Bravo

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Rio Bravo (1959)

NR 141 min - Western - 18 March 1959
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A classic old western film starring John Wayne, Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson as a defunct threesome; one wounded, another drunk, and the last one a young gunslinger. They are ask by a local sheriff to help keep a bad guy’s brother in jail. This is a western film for people who don’t even like westerns.

Director:  Howard Hawks

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