The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959): Cast
The Gunfight at Dodge City is a 1959 western directed by Joseph M. Newman, starring Harry Lauter as City Marshal Ed Masterson, Joel McCrea and John McIntire. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Mirisch Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gunfight at Dodge City About?
The premise of The Gunfight at Dodge City without spoilers.
After killing a man in self‑defence, Bat Masterson flees to Dodge City and learns his brother Ed is running for sheriff. When Ed is slain by the corrupt incumbent’s hired guns, townspeople persuade Bat to run in his place. He wins, but as sheriff he must balance his thirst for vengeance with the law, confronting friends and new threats.
The Gunfight at Dodge City Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- bat masterson character
- dodge city kansas
- murder of sheriff
- murder of brother
- classical western
- murder attempt
- gunslinger
- kansas
- hays city kansas
- ambush
- gunfight
- period drama
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- saloon owner
- county sheriff
- city marshal
- buffalo hunter
- father daughter relationship
- drunkenness
- minister
- picnic outing
- revenge
- stagecoach
- gambler
- self defense killing
- lawless town
- fistfight
- special election
- outlaw gang
- corrupt sheriff
- racketeer
- love triangle
- false imprisonment
- hijacking
The Gunfight at Dodge City Cast & Characters
Harry Lauter leads the cast as City Marshal Ed Masterson, with Joel McCrea as Bat Masterson and John McIntire as Doc Sam Tremaine. Directed by Joseph M. Newman; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph M. Newman
- Harry Lauter as City Marshal Ed Masterson
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Joel McCrea as Bat Masterson -
John McIntire as Doc Sam Tremaine -
Timothy Carey as Forbes
Also Starring in The Gunfight at Dodge City
· 26 more- Julie Adams Pauline Howard
- Sam Harris Townsman (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Townsman (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Townsman (uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan Townsman (uncredited)
- Fred Aldrich Townsman (uncredited)
- Jack Perrin Station Agent (uncredited)
- Richard Anderson Dave Rudabaugh
- James Dime Barfly (uncredited)
- Art Felix Townsman (uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Townsman (uncredited)
- Charles Horvath Sgt. Ernie King (uncredited)
- Russell Custer Townsman (uncredited)
- Don Haggerty Sheriff Jim Regan
- Artie Ortego Townsman (uncredited)
- John Roy Townsman (uncredited)
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- Frank J. Scannell Regan Pitchman (uncredited)
- John Mitchum Rowdy Drunken Cowboy
- James Westerfield Reverend Howard
- Rayford Barnes Corporal (uncredited)
- Walter Coy Ben Townsend
- Nancy Gates Lily
- Kasey Rogers Molly Day
- Wright King Billy Townsend
- Troy Melton Joe (uncredited)
- Ray Kellogg Cowboy (uncredited)
More from Joseph M. Newman
More films directed by Joseph M. Newman: The George Raft Story, A Thunder of Drums, Twenty Plus Two and Tarzan, the Ape Man.
The Gunfight at Dodge City Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Gunfight at Dodge City ≣ 1959 ≣ Trailer
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The Gunfight at Dodge City FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gunfight at Dodge City, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gunfight at Dodge City?
The Gunfight at Dodge City runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The Gunfight at Dodge City released?
The Gunfight at Dodge City was released on May 1, 1959.
Who directed The Gunfight at Dodge City?
The Gunfight at Dodge City was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
More films by Joseph M. Newman Who is in the cast of The Gunfight at Dodge City?
The Gunfight at Dodge City stars Harry Lauter as City Marshal Ed Masterson, Joel McCrea as Bat Masterson and John McIntire as Doc Sam Tremaine, among 30 credited actors.
Does The Gunfight at Dodge City have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gunfight at Dodge City has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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