El Dorado (1966) movie poster

El Dorado (1966)

"It's the big one with the big two!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 90% (RT: 96%, MC: 85) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Western

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Director
Runtime
2h 6m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (570 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
85
Cast
John Wayne as Cole Thornton
Robert Mitchum as Sheriff J.P. Harrah
James Caan as Mississippi
Charlene Holt as Maudie
Paul Fix as Dr. Miller
Arthur Hunnicutt as Bull Harris
Michele Carey as Josephine (Joey) MacDonald
R.G. Armstrong as Kevin MacDonald
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 570 votes. Critics gave it 90%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Howard Hawks cited several classic western films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated western films of 1966 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

El Dorado is a 1966 western film directed by Howard Hawks. 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. The film has been rated by 570 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a western film, El Dorado delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. El Dorado (1966) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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