The Gunfight at Dodge City

Joseph M. Newman
1959-05-01

The whole wild west watched.. And held its breath.
5.63
81 min

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

Name Character Team
Joel McCrea Bat Masterson Unowned
Julie Adams Pauline Howard Unowned
John McIntire Doc Sam Tremaine Unowned
Richard Anderson Dave Rudabaugh Unowned
Nancy Gates Lily Unowned
James Westerfield Reverend Howard Unowned
Walter Coy Ben Townsend Unowned
Don Haggerty Sheriff Jim Regan Unowned
Wright King Billy Townsend Unowned
Harry Lauter City Marshal Ed Masterson Unowned
Timothy Carey Forbes Unowned
John Mitchum Rowdy Drunken Cowboy Unowned
Kasey Rogers Molly Day Unowned
Rayford Barnes Corporal (uncredited) Unowned
James Dime Barfly (uncredited) Unowned
Charles Horvath Sgt. Ernie King (uncredited) Unowned
Ray Kellogg Cowboy (uncredited) Unowned
Troy Melton Joe (uncredited) Unowned
Jack Perrin Station Agent (uncredited) Unowned
Frank J. Scannell Regan Pitchman (uncredited) Unowned
Art Felix Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
John Roy Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Brick Sullivan Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Bert Stevens Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Hans Moebus Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Forbes Murray Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Sam Harris Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Artie Ortego Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Fred Aldrich Townsman (uncredited) Unowned
Russell Custer Townsman (uncredited) Unowned