The Gunfight at Dodge City 64 years old

The whole wild west watched.. And held its breath.

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.

Credits

The Gunfight at Dodge City Cast

Name Character
Richard Anderson He was 32, 91 years old when he died as Dave Rudabaugh
Joel McCrea He was 53, 84 years old when he died as Bat Masterson
Julie Adams She was 32, 92 years old when she died as Pauline Howard
Wright King He was 36, 95 years old when he died as Billy Townsend
Kasey Rogers She was 33, 80 years old when she died as Molly Day
Harry Lauter He was 44, 76 years old when he died as City Marshal Ed Masterson
John McIntire He was 51, 83 years old when he died as Doc Sam Tremaine
John Mitchum He was 39, 82 years old when he died as Rowdy Drunken Cowboy
James Westerfield He was 46, 58 years old when he died as Reverend Howard
Nancy Gates She was 33, 93 years old when she died as Lily
Timothy Carey He was 30, 65 years old when he died as Forbes
Walter Coy He was 50, 65 years old when he died as Ben Townsend
Don Haggerty He was 44, 74 years old when he died as Sheriff Jim Regan

The Gunfight at Dodge City Crew

Name Department
Joseph M. Newman as Director. He was 49 (96) years old when He died Directing
Hans J. Salter as Original Music Composer. He was 63 (98) years old when He died Sound
Carl E. Guthrie as Director of Photography. He was 53 (61) years old when He died Camera
Martin Goldsmith as Screenplay. He was 45 (80) years old when He died Writing
Serge Krizman as Art Direction. Art
Daniel B. Ullman as Idea. He was 40 (61) years old when He died Writing
Daniel B. Ullman as Screenplay. He was 40 (61) years old when He died Writing
The Gunfight at Dodge City poster
The Gunfight at Dodge City (64 years)

The whole wild west watched.. And held its breath.

  • Release day: Friday, May 01, 1959
  • Runtime: 81 minutes