Henry Hathaway’s 1965 filmThe Sons of Katie ElderstarringJohn Wayneis regarded as a classic by fans of Western movies.
The film was shot just months after Wayne had received life-saving surgery following his lung cancer diagnosis.
Unfortunately, they would have to return to bury their mother, Katie Elder, whom they had neglected.
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As filming continued, an oxygen inhaler was kept nearby for him on set.
When asked by Ebert what his last collaboration with Henry Hathaway was like, Wayne replied:
Lets see.
That would be Sons of Katie Elder.
I dont care for it much, myself.
I had just got over that cancer operation and I thought I could hear myself breathing all the time.
Everybody said it was my imagination.
Well, old Henry was very thoughtful of me, of course, since I was recuperating and all.
They discover their father was murdered and their family ranch was swindled away.
The brothers join forces to seek justice and reclaim their family’s honor.
The Sons of Katie Elderis currently available to stream on Hoopla in the U.S.
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