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The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

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The whole wild west watched.. And held its breath.

Fleeing to Dodge City after killing a man in self defence Masterson finds his brother Ed (Harry Lauter) running for sheriff of the town. When Ed is killed by hired guns of the corrupt incumbent Bat is determined to settle the score with violence but he is convinced by the townspeople that the best way to avenge his brother's death is by taking Ed's place on the ballot. Bat agrees and wins the election but his new role on the right side of the law will lead him to unexpected confrontations as he finds himself torn between his loyalties to his friends and his duties as sheriff.

Cast & Crew

Director
Joseph M. Newman
  • Profile picture of Joel McCrea
    Bat Masterson Joel McCrea
  • Profile picture of Julie Adams
    Pauline Howard Julie Adams
  • Profile picture of John McIntire
    Doc Sam Tremaine John McIntire
  • Profile picture of Richard Anderson
    Dave Rudabaugh Richard Anderson
  • Profile picture of Nancy Gates
    Lily Nancy Gates
  • Profile picture of James Westerfield
    Reverend Howard James Westerfield
  • Profile picture of Walter Coy
    Ben Townsend Walter Coy
  • Profile picture of Don Haggerty
    Sheriff Jim Regan Don Haggerty

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Keywords

  • daughter
  • ambush
  • bat masterson
  • army sergeant
  • mentally challenged