El Dorado
"It's the big one with the big two!"
Originally released in 1966. El Dorado is a western film. directed by Howard Hawks. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, and James Caan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (561 votes)
Budget
$4.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$6M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Ed Asner
as Bart Jason
Christopher George
as Nelse McLeod
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,653,000
- Revenue
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Laurel Productions
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 t...
Who directed El Dorado?
El Dorado was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is El Dorado?
El Dorado has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was El Dorado released?
El Dorado was released on December 17, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El Dorado?
The main cast of El Dorado includes John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Charlene Holt, Paul Fix.
Is El Dorado worth watching?
El Dorado has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 561 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.