Best 16 Western Movies Releases from 1965

Ranch owner Katie Elder's four sons determine to avenge the murder of their father and the swindling of their mother. Explore The Sons of Katie Elder / IMDB / YouTube

A young schoolteacher turns into an outlaw to avenge her murdered father. Look into Cat Ballou / IMDB / YouTube

A Virginia farmer who has vowed to remain neutral during the Civil War is spurred into action when his youngest son is taken by Union soldiers. Explore Shenandoah / IMDB / YouTube

In 1864, due to frequent Apache raids from Mexico into the U.S., a Union officer decides to illegally cross the border and destroy the Apache, using a mixed army of Union troops, Confederate POWs, civilian mercenaries, and scouts. Details on Major Dundee / IMDB / YouTube

When violent conflict breaks out between greedy railroaders and a tribe of Mescalero Apaches, only two men, destined to be blood brothers, can prevent all-out war: chief's son Winnetou and German engineer Old Shatterhand. Info on Winnetou / IMDB / YouTube

On its way to Denver, a cargo of whiskey destined for the miners, is sought after by the Temperance League, the U.S. Cavalry, the local Indians and the miners themselves. Details on The Hallelujah Trail / IMDB / YouTube

Somewhere in Central America in 1907: Maria II is the daughter of an Irish terrorist. After her father's death, she meets Maria I, a singer in a circus. She decides to stay with the circus, and on her debut as a singer, she unintentionally invents the strip-tease and makes the circus famous. Then they accidentally meet a socialist revolutionary and find themselves lea. Read about Viva Maria! / IMDB / YouTube

In their first cinematic adventure, Apache chief Winnetou and mountain man Old Shatterhand pursue a gang of murderous outlaws who will stop at nothing to find the legendary treasure of Silver Lake. Check out The Treasure of the Silver Lake / IMDB / YouTube

Stodge City is in the grip of the Rumpo Kid and his gang. Mistaken identity again takes a hand as a sanitary engineer (plumber) by the name of Marshal P. Knutt is mistaken for a law marshal! Being the conscientious sort, Marshal tries to help the town get rid of Rumpo, and a showdown is inevitable. Marshal has two aids - revenge-seeking Annie Oakley and his sanitary. Explore Carry on Cowboy / IMDB / YouTube

A young cavalry officer is assigned the job of bringing in a band of Apaches who have been terrorizing the countryside. Details on Apache Rifles / IMDB / YouTube

Rollins' gang wants to grab land by inciting the settlers in a war against the Indians but Winnetou and Old Shatterhand try to keep the peace, until Rollins frames Winnetou up for the murder of Jicarilla Chief's son. Check out Winnetou: The Last Shot / IMDB / YouTube

An 'angel-faced' gunfighter is tasked with infiltrating a ranch overrun by Mexican bandits and saving their hostages, including the fiancée of the local sheriff. More about A Pistol for Ringo / IMDB / YouTube

A singing rodeo rider gets hired at an expensive all-female dude ranch/beauty spa and falls for a pretty fitness trainer who's under constant threat from a gang who wants her late grandfather's cache of gold that's hidden in a ghost town. More about Tickle Me / IMDB / YouTube

A returning Union Officer discovers that his home has been overrun by Mexican bandits, and infiltrates the gang to restore order and determine if his wife has been faithful to him. See more about The Return of Ringo / IMDB / YouTube

In Sedona, two aging cowpokes bust broncos, charm local ladies and bet on outcomes at the rodeo. More about The Rounders / IMDB / YouTube

Apache Chief Winnetou and scout Old Surehand team-up to assist a wagon-train of settlers who are threatened by the machinations of an unscrupulous crook known as the Oil Prince. Learn about The Oil Prince / IMDB / YouTube