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.

Cast

Joel McCrea, Julie Adams, John McIntire, Richard Anderson, Nancy Gates, James Westerfield, Walter Coy, Don Haggerty

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What is "The Gunfight at Dodge City" about?

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.

When was "The Gunfight at Dodge City" released?

The Gunfight at Dodge City was released in 1959.

Who stars in "The Gunfight at Dodge City"?

The cast includes Joel McCrea, Julie Adams, John McIntire, Richard Anderson.

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