The Gunfight at Dodge City

May 1, 1959

1h 21m

★ 5.6

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

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.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

The Mirisch Company

United Artists

The Gunfight at Dodge City Trailers

Cast

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

Billy Townsend

Wright King

City Marshal Ed Masterson

Harry Lauter

Forbes

Timothy Carey

Rowdy Drunken Cowboy

John Mitchum

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