Directed by:
Henry HathawayCinematography:
Lucien BallardComposer:
Elmer BernsteinCast:
John Wayne, Dean Martin, Martha Hyer, Michael Anderson Jr., Earl Holliman, Jeremy Slate, James Gregory, Paul Fix, George Kennedy, Dennis Hopper (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Katie Elder bore four sons... and the day she is buried they all return home to Clearwater, Texas, to pay their last respects. John Wayne is the eldest and toughest son, the gunslinger. Tom (Dean Martin) is the gambler and good with a gun when he has to be. Matt (Earl Holliman) is the quiet one - nobody ever called him yellow… twice. Bud (Michael Anderson, Jr.) is the youngest. Any hope for respectability lies with him. Directed by Henry Hathaway, an acknowledged master of the Western, the story has a dual theme; not only is this a he-man’s story, but it is also a drama of the maternal influence of Katie Elder, movingly portrayed from beginning to conclusion. (Paramount Home Entertainment)
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![The Sons of Katie Elder](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/161/712/161712009_5af7ea.jpg)
The Sons of Katie Elder
Music from the Motion Picture
Label: La-La Land Records
Year: 2017
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 01:07:21
Notes: Limited edition.
1. | Prelude | Elmer Bernstein | 02:14 |
2. | Hastings Manufactory | Elmer Bernstein | 02:20 |
3. | Katie’s Graveside Burial | Elmer Bernstein | 00:31 |
4. | John Elder | Elmer Bernstein | 03:06 |
5. | Curley Reports | Elmer Bernstein | 00:36 |
6. | Rebuked | Elmer Bernstein | 02:40 |
7. | Katie’s Rocker | Elmer Bernstein | 01:09 |
8. | Visit To Vennar | Elmer Bernstein | 01:21 |
9. | Hastings Ranch | Elmer Bernstein | 02:24 |
10. | Strange Procession | Elmer Bernstein | 01:08 |
11. | Katie’s Bible | Elmer Bernstein | 01:31 |
12. | Memories Of Katie | Elmer Bernstein | 02:28 |
13. | The Showdown | Elmer Bernstein | 01:12 |
14. | The Elders Fight | Elmer Bernstein | 00:59 |
15. | Trouble Coming | Elmer Bernstein | 00:35 |
16. | Sheriff Ambushed | Elmer Bernstein | 01:10 |
17. | Driving The Herd | Elmer Bernstein | 02:56 |
18. | Real Trouble | Elmer Bernstein | 02:16 |
19. | Mary’s Visit | Elmer Bernstein | 01:32 |
20. | Off To Laredo / Bridge In Town / Ambush | Elmer Bernstein | 03:52 |
21. | Recovering The Rifles | Elmer Bernstein | 01:51 |
22. | Matt’s Misfortune | Elmer Bernstein | 01:33 |
23. | Return To Town | Elmer Bernstein | 02:02 |
24. | Brotherly Love | Elmer Bernstein | 01:35 |
25. | Dangerous Quarry | Elmer Bernstein | 04:59 |
26. | John Seeks Revenge / The Explosion | Elmer Bernstein | 03:53 |
27. | Finale | Elmer Bernstein | 01:57 |
28. | BONUS TRACKS: Off To Laredo / Bridge In Town (Alternate) | Elmer Bernstein | 02:31 |
29. | Traditional Mexican Chant (Source) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:54 |
30. | Guitar Solo No. 1 (Source) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:09 |
31. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" (Song Demo) | Elmer Bernstein | 02:47 |
32. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Ernie Sheldon | Elmer Bernstein | 02:35 |
33. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" (Instrumental) | Elmer Bernstein | 02:35 |
![The Shootist / The Sons of Katie Elder](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/420/164420956_7b4d4f.jpg)
The Shootist / The Sons of Katie Elder
Music from the Motion Picture
Label: La-La Land Records
Year: 2013
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 56:03
Notes: Limited edition.
1. | THE SHOOTIST: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 04:21 |
2. | D / Prognosis | Elmer Bernstein | 02:10 |
3. | Ride | Elmer Bernstein | 02:42 |
4. | Attack | Elmer Bernstein | 02:04 |
5. | Pain / Promise | Elmer Bernstein | 02:02 |
6. | Farewells | Elmer Bernstein | 02:47 |
7. | Sweeney | Elmer Bernstein | 01:08 |
8. | Shootout | Elmer Bernstein | 03:24 |
9. | Decision / Epilogue | Elmer Bernstein | 03:58 |
10. | THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |
11. | Texas Is A Woman (Instrumental) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:11 |
12. | The Elders Fight | Elmer Bernstein | 01:56 |
13. | Dangerous Journey | Elmer Bernstein | 02:42 |
14. | Trouble In Town | Elmer Bernstein | 02:01 |
15. | Return To Town | Elmer Bernstein | 02:06 |
16. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Johnny Cash | 02:31 | |
17. | Rebuked | Elmer Bernstein | 02:39 |
18. | Memories Of Clearwater | Elmer Bernstein | 02:33 |
19. | Sheriff Ambushed | Elmer Bernstein | 02:58 |
20. | Katie's Bible | Elmer Bernstein | 02:36 |
21. | Hastings Ranch | Elmer Bernstein | 02:13 |
22. | Texas Is A Woman (Narration By John Wayne) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:11 |
23. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Ernie Sheldon | Elmer Bernstein | 02:35 |
![True Grit](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/160/762/160762588_ad67c3.jpg)
True Grit
New Digital Recording of the Complete Score from the John Wayne Film
Label: Tadlow Music
Year: 2006
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 01:09:39
Notes: New recording conducted by James Fitzpatrick.
1. | TRUE GRIT: True Grit - Instrumental | Elmer Bernstein | 01:44 |
2. | A Dastardly Deed / A Stiff Job | Elmer Bernstein | 02:16 |
3. | Businesslike Mattie / Papa's Things | Elmer Bernstein | 02:02 |
4. | Pony Mine / Rooster And Le Boeuf / Runaway Races Away | Elmer Bernstein | 04:07 |
5. | Chase / On Their Way | Elmer Bernstein | 01:47 |
6. | The Big Trail | Elmer Bernstein | 01:10 |
7. | Where There Is Smoke / The Dying Moon | Elmer Bernstein | 04:16 |
8. | Preparation Dugout / Dugout Stakeout / Shots Galore! | Elmer Bernstein | 05:28 |
9. | Ruffled Rooster | Elmer Bernstein | 01:42 |
10. | Bouncing Into Danger / Over Bald Mountain | Elmer Bernstein | 04:20 |
11. | Rooster In The Meadow / Meadow Fight / A Long Shot | Elmer Bernstein | 03:26 |
12. | The Snake Pit / The Lift Out / Sad Departure | Elmer Bernstein | 06:44 |
13. | The Pace That Kills / A Ride for Life | Elmer Bernstein | 03:01 |
14. | A Warm Wrap-Up | Elmer Bernstein | 01:56 |
15. | End Credits | Elmer Bernstein | 00:55 |
16. | "True Grit" - Keith Ferreira | Elmer Bernstein | 01:49 |
17. | THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER: Concert Suite | Elmer Bernstein | 04:18 |
18. | THE SHOOTIST: Opening Sequence | Elmer Bernstein | 03:12 |
19. | THE COMANCHEROS: McBain / Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | 02:40 |
20. | CAHILL U.S. MARSHAL: Necktie Party | Elmer Bernstein | 04:06 |
21. | BIG JAKE: Concert Suite | Elmer Bernstein | 06:45 |
22. | TRUE GRIT: True Grit - Instrumental (first orchestration) | Elmer Bernstein | 01:55 |
![Die Vier Söhne der Katie Elder (The Sons of Katie Elder)](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/421/164421096_c7bae9.jpg)
Die Vier Söhne der Katie Elder (The Sons of Katie Elder)
Original Filmmusik / Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Tsunami
Year: 2001
Country: Germany
Format: CD
Length: 27:31
1. | Main Title (Theme From "The Sons Of Katie Elder") | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |
2. | "Texas Is A Woman" - Dialogue | Elmer Bernstein | 01:10 |
3. | The Elders Fight | Elmer Bernstein | 01:55 |
4. | Dangerous Journey | Elmer Bernstein | 02:40 |
5. | Trouble In Town | Elmer Bernstein | 02:00 |
6. | Retern To Town | Elmer Bernstein | 02:05 |
7. | "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Johnny Cash | Elmer Bernstein | 02:32 |
8. | Rebuked | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
9. | Memories Of Clearwater | Elmer Bernstein | 02:32 |
10. | Sheriff Ambushed | Elmer Bernstein | 02:58 |
11. | Katie's Bible | Elmer Bernstein | 02:37 |
12. | Hastings Ranch | Elmer Bernstein | 02:10 |
![La Ballata Degli Elder](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/421/164421112_1510f9.jpg)
La Ballata Degli Elder
Label: Cat Records
Year: 1965
Country: Italy
Format: LP
Notes: Performed by Don Powell e la sua orchestra.
1. | SIDE A: "La Ballata Degli Elder" | ||
2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: "Il Treno" - Traditional |
![Les 4 Fils de Katie Elder](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/421/164421102_8635dc.jpg)
Les 4 Fils de Katie Elder
Musique du Film
Label: CBS
Year: 1965
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 09:59
1. | SIDE A: Thème Du Film | Elmer Bernstein | 02:15 |
2. | Dangerous Journey | Elmer Bernstein | 02:40 |
3. | SIDE B: "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Johnny Cash | Elmer Bernstein | 02:32 |
4. | Memories Of Clearwater | Elmer Bernstein | 02:32 |
![The Sons of Katie Elder](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/421/164421069_ce1f8a.jpg)
The Sons of Katie Elder
Music from the Score of the Paramount Picture
Label: Columbia
Year: 1965
Country: USA
Format: LP
Notes: Mono version.
1. | SIDE A: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | |
2. | "Texas Is A Woman" - Dialogue | Elmer Bernstein | |
3. | The Elders Fight | Elmer Bernstein | |
4. | Dangerous Journey | Elmer Bernstein | |
5. | Trouble In Town | Elmer Bernstein | |
6. | Retern To Town | Elmer Bernstein | |
7. | SIDE B: "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Johnny Cash | Elmer Bernstein | |
8. | Rebuked | Elmer Bernstein | |
9. | Memories Of Clearwater | Elmer Bernstein | |
10. | Sheriff Ambushed | Elmer Bernstein | |
11. | Katie's Bible | Elmer Bernstein | |
12. | Hastings Ranch | Elmer Bernstein |
![The Sons of Katie Elder](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/420/164420977_d52b36.jpg)
The Sons of Katie Elder
Music from the Score of the Paramount Picture
Label: Columbia
Year: 1965
Country: USA
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Main Title | Elmer Bernstein | |
2. | "Texas Is A Woman" - Dialogue | Elmer Bernstein | |
3. | The Elders Fight | Elmer Bernstein | |
4. | Dangerous Journey | Elmer Bernstein | |
5. | Trouble In Town | Elmer Bernstein | |
6. | Retern To Town | Elmer Bernstein | |
7. | SIDE B: "The Sons Of Katie Elder" - Johnny Cash | Elmer Bernstein | |
8. | Rebuked | Elmer Bernstein | |
9. | Memories Of Clearwater | Elmer Bernstein | |
10. | Sheriff Ambushed | Elmer Bernstein | |
11. | Katie's Bible | Elmer Bernstein | |
12. | Hastings Ranch | Elmer Bernstein |