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The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

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.

  • Western

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Joel McCreaJoel McCreaBat Masterson
  • Photo of Julie AdamsJulie AdamsPauline Howard
  • Photo of John McIntireJohn McIntireDoc Sam Tremaine
  • Photo of Richard AndersonRichard AndersonDave Rudabaugh
  • Photo of Nancy GatesNancy GatesLily
  • Photo of James WesterfieldJames WesterfieldReverend Howard
  • Photo of Walter CoyWalter CoyBen Townsend
  • Photo of Don HaggertyDon HaggertySheriff Jim Regan
  • Photo of Wright KingWright KingBilly Townsend
  • Photo of Harry LauterHarry LauterCity Marshal Ed Masterson

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