Dave Hastings — The Sons of Katie Elder Character Profile

About Dave Hastings

Hastings' weak-willed son. He is kidnapped by Tom to force a confession, but his father shoots him to silence him. Despite his wounds, Dave confesses Hastings' crimes before dying, vindicating the Elder brothers.

Character Facts

Played by

Dennis Hopper

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)