Morgan Hastings — The Sons of Katie Elder Character Profile

About Morgan Hastings

Main antagonist, a gunsmith and entrepreneur who illegally claims the Elders' ranch. He murders Sheriff Billy Wilson, orchestrates a deadly ambush, kills Deputy Ben Latta, and is ultimately blown up by John Elder in a gunpowder explosion.

Character Facts

Played by

James Gregory

Appears in

The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Sons of Katie Elder

• John Elder (John Wayne)
• Tom Elder (Dean Martin)
• Mary Gordon (Martha Hyer)
• Bud Elder (Michael Anderson Jr.)
• Harry Evers (Sheldon Allman)
• Matt Elder (Earl Holliman)
• Henry Hyselman (John Doucette)
• Bondie Adams (Rodolfo Acosta)
• Charlie Bob Striker (Rhys Williams)
• Mr. Peevey (Percy Helton)
• (uncredited) (Glen Anderson)
• Ben Latta (Jeremy Slate)