John Wayne,
Robert Mitchum,
James Caan,
Charlene Holt,
Michele Carey
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Having struck pay dirt with his 1958 western Rio Bravo, Howard Hawks more or less remade the picture twice in the 1960s. The first of these rehashes was El Dorado, with Rio Bravo star John Wayne back ... read more
DVD Release Date: March 21, 2000
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February 20, 2011Excellent film is more an examination of friendship and loyalty than a conventional western. Serious considerations are leavened with a natural camaraderie between the characters and a fine sense of humor. Wayne and Mitchum work very well together, their interchanges have the liv... read more
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August 26, 2010Who cares if El Dorado has a similar to Rio Bravo, it's a great movie that is one of the best American Westerns. The story has such a beautiful flow and pace, with characters that you are glued to from the beginning. That's what Howard Hawks does best, create movies that people c... read more
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May 5, 2009A good substitute if you don't have a copy of Rio Bravo lying around.
James Cann (in an amazing early role) is better than Ricky Nelson as the state named sidekick. Mitchum is good, but he's no Dean Martin and no one can hold a candle to Walter Brennan. Wayne is his usual self. -
January 10, 2009This was a pretty solid western, one I enjoyed more than I thought I would. What I liked about it were the interesting characters and the fact it was nicely filmed, as westerns tend to be. People focus on the big stars of this film and often miss how good the visuals are in here.... read more
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May 25, 2007The story is very familiar as this is a virtual remake of Rio Bravo (and much of it is lifted to glorious effect in Blazing Saddles!), but much more laid back and humorous. Wayne and Mitchum play off each other well, and James Caan makes a very likeable sidekick.
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September 25, 2006Two legendary stars John Wayne and Robert Mitchum were a great team in gunfights.
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September 16, 2011fb1619601747It isn't John Wayne's best movie, but certainly one of his most entertaining. Howard Hawks directed this? Well, all the better.
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October 1, 2009Pretty much a remake of Rio Bravo, by the same director, starring the same lead. Still good though.
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April 15, 2009The Perfect Western. Howard Hawks, John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Saloon Fights, Shootouts, Purple Mountain Majesties and so on, you get the picture.
A brilliant movie which basically works due to the great acting of its lead characters, especially John Wayne and Robert Mitchum, ... read more -
May 30, 2008Another Wayne classic. However, I can only give it 4.5 stars because its essentially a remake of Rio Bravo with Robert Mitchum replacing Dean Martin & James Caan filling Ricky Nelson's boots. I will say though, Ilike El Dorado's final gun fight better than it's counterpart's.
Critic Reviews
May 13, 2008
Variety
July 26, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Howard Hawks is too good a director to depend upon stereotyped violence to keep the interest of the audience, and his well-made scenes between Wayne, Mitchum, Arthur Hunicutt and James Cann never lag ... Full Review
July 7, 2010
Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Vivid story telling and a late take on the Western genre as a whole. Full Review
January 9, 2010
Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
Even looked at with today's eye, El Dorado is a thrilling movie with great characters and a brilliant image of the mythical old west. Full Review
May 21, 2009
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...one can hardly resist the charisma of its stars, the affectionate guidance of its director-producer, and the comfort of its supporting cast. Full Review
May 18, 2009
Ryan Cracknell, Movie Views
Hawks and his cast and crew make El Dorado seem so easy. It's like a refined blockbuster that's confident in hitting its ability to hit the right notes. Full Review
May 16, 2009
Paul Brenner, Filmcritic.com
a loose and extended mediation on Hawks's favorite themes of loyalty and professionalism. Full Review
May 13, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide
EL DORADO addresses the standard Hawks themes of group loyalty and professionalism, but is also a poignant meditation on the passing of the old and the coming of the new. Full Review
May 13, 2008
Film4
Wayne and Mitchum pair up for the first time in a western, and very good it is too. Full Review
March 28, 2007
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
As the middle panel in Hawks' Western trilogy (all starring John Wayne), the film is not as fresh as Rio Bravo, but it's superior to the third segment, Rio Lobo in 1970, due to the strong characteriza... Full Review
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