What is El Dorado?
"El Dorado" is a western film that follows the story of Cole Thornton, a gunfighter who joins forces with an old friend. Thornton teams up with the friend, who is a law enforcement officer, to help a rancher and his family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 17, 1966
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Laurel Productions
- Genres
- Western, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
"El Dorado" is a western film that follows the story of Cole Thornton, a gunfighter who joins forces with an old friend. Thornton teams up with the friend, who is a law enforcement officer, to help a rancher and his family. The group also includes a fighter and a gambler. Their mission is to assist the rancher in a conflict with a rival rancher who is attempting to take something that belongs to the family. The rival rancher is trying to gain control over the family's water source. The film brings together a group of characters with different skills and backgrounds to help resolve the conflict. The story unfolds as they work together to protect the family's interests.
Should you watch it?
“A gunfighter joins forces with an old friend to help a rancher.”
- features a gunfighter and an old friend
- includes a classic western plot
- limited plot details in the provided text
Watch it if you enjoy classic western dramas about gunfighters and ranchers.
This is a western and drama film.
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Frequently asked questions
When was El Dorado released?
It was released in the 1960s.
What genres is the film classified as?
It is classified as a western and drama.
Who is Cole Thornton?
Cole Thornton is a gunfighter for hire.
Who does Cole join forces with?
He joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah.
What is the main conflict?
They help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher trying to steal their water.