The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

The whole wild west watched.. And held its breath. 1959-05-01 United States of America 81 Min. PG-13
5.6 22 votes

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