Gunsmoke: The Long Ride (1993): Cast & Plot
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride is a 1993 western directed by Jerry Jameson, starring James Arness as Matt Dillon, Tim Choate and Don McManus. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gunsmoke: The Long Ride About?
The premise of Gunsmoke: The Long Ride without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After three decades of upholding the law in Dodge City, Marshal Matt Dillon is suddenly accused of murder. A wealthy mine operator has been shot dead, and an eyewitness claims Dillon is the killer. Three deputies arrive with a warrant for his arrest, forcing the once‑respected lawman to fight to prove his innocence before he becomes a wanted man.
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- tv series reunion
- wedding
- fugitive
- robbery
- murder
- sequel
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride Cast & Characters
James Arness leads the cast as Matt Dillon, with Tim Choate as Sheriff Bart Meriweather and Don McManus as Jules Braxton Jr.. Directed by Jerry Jameson; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jerry Jameson
- James Arness as Matt Dillon
- Tim Choate as Sheriff Bart Meriweather
- Don McManus as Jules Braxton Jr.
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James Brolin as John Parsley
Also Starring in Gunsmoke: The Long Ride
· 15 more- Ali MacGraw Jane Merkel
- Marco Sanchez Collie Whitebird
- Christopher Bradley Josh Reardon
- Amy Stoch Beth Reardon
- Stewart Moss Dr. Strader
- Michael Greene Ike Berry
- Jim Beaver Traveling Blacksmith
- Victor Izay Pastor Zach
- J.D. Garfield Skinner
- Fredrick Lopez Deputy Spinoza
- Patrick Dollaghan Deputy Monaghan
- Rick Dano Skeeter Padgett
- Ed Adams Tebbel
- Doug Katenay Two Hawk
- Sharon Mahoney Amanda Southwick
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride Plot Summary
What happens in Gunsmoke: The Long Ride from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Retired Marshal Matt Dillon is at his ranch, celebrating the wedding of his daughter, when a posse rides in to arrest him for the murder of a man. Assuming he’s been mistaken for someone else, Matt Dillon heads back to town to clear his name, only to discover there is a $5,000 bounty on his head. He tries to stand on the law, but the men who arrested him clearly intend to kill him for the reward, so he makes a swift escape and rides toward the nearest town in search of help.
Full summary
The whole story of Gunsmoke: The Long Ride, scene by scene
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride Videos
2 videos: 2 clips.
- Clip Christopher Bradley: Gunsmoke: The Long Ride
How Well Do You Know Gunsmoke: The Long Ride?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the retired marshal who is the film's protagonist?
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Movies Like Gunsmoke: The Long Ride
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge, Gunsmoke: One Man’s Justice and Gunsmoke: To the Last Man.
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gunsmoke: The Long Ride, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gunsmoke: The Long Ride?
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Gunsmoke: The Long Ride released?
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride was released on May 8, 1993.
Who directed Gunsmoke: The Long Ride?
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride was directed by Jerry Jameson.
More films by Jerry Jameson Who is in the cast of Gunsmoke: The Long Ride?
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride stars James Arness as Matt Dillon, Tim Choate as Sheriff Bart Meriweather and Don McManus as Jules Braxton Jr., among 19 credited actors.
Does Gunsmoke: The Long Ride have a post-credit scene?
No. Gunsmoke: The Long Ride has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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