The Gunfight at Dodge City

The Gunfight at Dodge City

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

NR 1959 · 81 min · ★ 5.7 · Western

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.

Directed by Joseph M. Newman · Written by Martin Goldsmith

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Joel McCrea Bat Masterson
Julie Adams Pauline Howard
John McIntire Doc Sam Tremaine
Richard Anderson Dave Rudabaugh
Nancy Gates Lily
James Westerfield Reverend Howard
Walter Coy Ben Townsend
Don Haggerty Sheriff Jim Regan
Wright King Billy Townsend
Harry Lauter City Marshal Ed Masterson
Timothy Carey Forbes
John Mitchum Rowdy Drunken Cowboy

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