El Dorado
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.
Release Year
1966
Runtime
126 min
Audience Score
7.4
Genres
Western
Story Snapshot
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.
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El Dorado is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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