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The Gunfight at Dodge City

The Gunfight at Dodge City

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 1, 1959

Runtime

1h 21m

Genres

Western

User Score

56%

Original Title

The Gunfight at Dodge City

Production Companies

The Mirisch Company, United Artists

Director

Joseph M. Newman

Description

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.