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The Gunfight at Dodge City

"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.

Top Cast

  • Joel McCrea

    Joel McCrea

    Bat Masterson

  • Julie Adams

    Julie Adams

    Pauline Howard

  • John McIntire

    John McIntire

    Doc Sam Tremaine

  • Richard Anderson

    Richard Anderson

    Dave Rudabaugh

  • Nancy Gates

    Nancy Gates

    Lily

  • James Westerfield

    James Westerfield

    Reverend Howard

  • Walter Coy

    Walter Coy

    Ben Townsend

  • Don Haggerty

    Don Haggerty

    Sheriff Jim Regan

  • Wright King

    Wright King

    Billy Townsend

Overview

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.

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