The Gunfight at Dodge City

The Gunfight at Dodge City

★ 5.7IMDb Score
Released:1959-05-01
Genre:Western
Duration:81 min
Director:Joseph M. Newman
Actors:Joel McCrea, Julie Adams, John McIntire, Richard Anderson, Nancy Gates
Production:The Mirisch Company, United Artists

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.

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