The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)
May 1, 1959
Western
1h 21m
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
- Bat Masterson Joel McCrea
- Pauline Howard Julie Adams
- Doc Sam Tremaine John McIntire
- Dave Rudabaugh Richard Anderson
- Lily Nancy Gates
- Reverend Howard James Westerfield
- Ben Townsend Walter Coy
- Sheriff Jim Regan Don Haggerty
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Keywords
- daughter
- ambush
- bat masterson
- army sergeant
- mentally challenged