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The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

5.6 | May 01, 1959 (US) | Western | 01:21

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.

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Joel McCrea
Bat Masterson
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Julie Adams
Pauline Howard
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John McIntire
Doc Sam Tremaine
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Richard Anderson
Dave Rudabaugh
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James Westerfield
Reverend Howard
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Walter Coy
Ben Townsend
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Don Haggerty
Sheriff Jim Regan
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Wright King
Billy Townsend
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Harry Lauter
City Marshal Ed Masterson