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.

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  Joel McCrea

  Bat Masterson
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  Julie Adams

  Pauline Howard
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  John McIntire

  Doc Sam Tremaine
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  Richard Anderson

  Dave Rudabaugh
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  Nancy Gates

  Lily
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  James Westerfield

  Reverend Howard
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  Walter Coy

  Ben Townsend
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  Don Haggerty

  Sheriff Jim Regan
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  Wright King

  Billy Townsend
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  Harry Lauter

  City Marshal Ed Masterson