The Gunfight at Dodge City

5.6 / 10

(22 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Western

Duration:

81 minutes

Year:

1959

Director:

Joseph M. Newman

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Company:

The Mirisch Company,

United Artists

Cast:
Joel McCrea

Bat Masterson

Julie Adams

Pauline Howard

John McIntire

Doc Sam Tremaine

Richard Anderson

Dave Rudabaugh

Nancy Gates

Lily

Crew:
Joseph M. Newman

Director

Daniel B. Ullman

Idea

Daniel B. Ullman

Screenplay

Martin Goldsmith

Screenplay

Walter Mirisch

Producer