The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)

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.

Cast (30)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Joel McCrea

Bat Masterson

Julie Adams

Pauline Howard

John McIntire

Doc Sam Tremaine

Richard Anderson

Dave Rudabaugh

Nancy Gates

Lily

James Westerfield

Reverend Howard

Walter Coy

Ben Townsend

Don Haggerty

Sheriff Jim Regan

Wright King

Billy Townsend

Harry Lauter

City Marshal Ed Masterson

Timothy Carey

Forbes

John Mitchum

Rowdy Drunken Cowboy

Kasey Rogers

Molly Day

Rayford Barnes

Corporal (uncredited)

Jimmy Dime

Barfly (uncredited)

Charles Horvath

Sgt. Ernie King (uncredited)

R

Ray Kellogg

Cowboy (uncredited)

Troy Melton

Joe (uncredited)

Jack Perrin

Station Agent (uncredited)

Frank J. Scannell

Regan Pitchman (uncredited)

A

Art Felix

Townsman (uncredited)

J

John Roy

Townsman (uncredited)

B

Brick Sullivan

Townsman (uncredited)

B

Bert Stevens

Townsman (uncredited)

H

Hans Moebus

Townsman (uncredited)

Forbes Murray

Townsman (uncredited)

S

Sam Harris

Townsman (uncredited)

Artie Ortego

Townsman (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

Townsman (uncredited)

R

Russell Custer

Townsman (uncredited)

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