El Dorado (1966)

It's the big one with the big two!

El Dorado (1966) poster

Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.

Director: Howard Hawks
Genre: Western
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nelson Riddle
Cinematography: Harold Rosson
Editing: John Woodcock
Production: Paramount Pictures, Laurel Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en

Themes

Classic Western Stories

Keywords

sheriff, based on novel or book, texas, ranch, settler, liquor, revolver, two guns belt

Trailer

El Dorado Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Dorado about?
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
Who directed El Dorado?
El Dorado was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in El Dorado?
El Dorado stars John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Charlene Holt, Paul Fix, Arthur Hunnicutt.
How long is El Dorado?
El Dorado has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
What genre is El Dorado?
El Dorado is a Western film.
What is the budget of El Dorado?
El Dorado had a budget of $5M.
How much did El Dorado gross?
El Dorado grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was El Dorado produced?
El Dorado was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of El Dorado?
The themes of El Dorado include: Classic Western Stories.