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.

CAST

Joel McCreaBat Masterson

Julie AdamsPauline Howard

John McIntireDoc Sam Tremaine

Richard AndersonDave Rudabaugh

Nancy GatesLily

James WesterfieldReverend Howard

Walter CoyBen Townsend

Don HaggertySheriff Jim Regan

Wright KingBilly Townsend

Harry LauterCity Marshal Ed Masterson

Timothy CareyForbes

John MitchumRowdy Drunken Cowboy

Kasey RogersMolly Day

Rayford BarnesCorporal (uncredited)

Jimmy DimeBarfly (uncredited)