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The Gunfight at Dodge City
“The whole wild west watched.. And held its breath.”
5.7 / 10• 1959• 1h 21m•NR• English
Western
Storyline
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
Joel McCrea
Bat Masterson
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joseph M. Newman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Gunfight at Dodge City is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
