The Gunfight at Dodge City

"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.

Director: Joseph M. Newman

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