The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)
"The whole wild west watched.. And held its breath."

Title: The Gunfight at Dodge City
Original Title: The Gunfight at Dodge City
Release Date: 1959-05-01
Status: Released
Rating: 5.63/10 (from 23 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Western
Production Companies: The Mirisch Company, United Artists
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
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