The Gunfight at Dodge City

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.

5.6

81 min

Cast

Joel McCrea

as Bat Masterson

Julie Adams

as Pauline Howard

John McIntire

as Doc Sam Tremaine

Richard Anderson

as Dave Rudabaugh

Nancy Gates

as Lily

James Westerfield

as Reverend Howard

Walter Coy

as Ben Townsend

Don Haggerty

as Sheriff Jim Regan

Wright King

as Billy Townsend

Harry Lauter

as City Marshal Ed Masterson

Timothy Carey

as Forbes

John Mitchum

as Rowdy Drunken Cowboy

Kasey Rogers

as Molly Day

Rayford Barnes

as Corporal (uncredited)

Jimmy Dime

as Barfly (uncredited)

Charles Horvath

as Sgt. Ernie King (uncredited)

Ray Kellogg

as Cowboy (uncredited)

Troy Melton

as Joe (uncredited)

Jack Perrin

as Station Agent (uncredited)

Frank J. Scannell

as Regan Pitchman (uncredited)

Art Felix

as Townsman (uncredited)

John Roy

as Townsman (uncredited)

Brick Sullivan

as Townsman (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

as Townsman (uncredited)

Hans Moebus

as Townsman (uncredited)

Forbes Murray

as Townsman (uncredited)

Sam Harris

as Townsman (uncredited)

Artie Ortego

as Townsman (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

as Townsman (uncredited)

Russell Custer

as Townsman (uncredited)

Director

Joseph M. Newman