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 brothers death is by taking eds place on the ballot. Fine film grain is retained throughout and offers up some pleasing detail levels that is, under certain conditions. Le sherif aux mains rouges gunfight at dodge city 1959 joseph m. Released in 1959 with a wonderful cast and starring joel mccrea.
It was filmed the same year as comanche station which starred randolph scott, another western veteran, who wanted the budd boetticher helmed oater. Joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire, nancy gates, richard anderson, james westerfield, walter coy, don haggerty, wright. Dodge truck for sale salt lake, city dodge for sale salt lake city,used trucks salt lake city,used trucks for sale salt lake city,used cars salt lake city. Filmed in technicolor, dodge city was one of the highestgrossing films of. May th, 2008 not yet rated 1 hr 21 min plot summary. It was filmed the same year as comanche station which starred randolph. It stars joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire, nancy gates, richard anderson, don haggerty and james westerfield. Even in comedy parts like his films with preston sturges, hes still an. The gunfight at dodge city 1959 directed by joseph m.
A gunfight reenactment at the boot hill museum in dodge city, ks. Aug 25, 2007 diy brick rocket stove cooking without electrical power duration. Newman, with joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire, at turner classic movies. Fleeing to dodge city after killing a man in selfdefense, masterson finds his brother ed harry lauter running for sheriff of the town. The gunfight at dodge city joel mccrea julie adams john mcintire 1959 dodge city sheriff bat masterson joel mccrea tries to defeat villains and win a womans julie adams heart. Read the full synopsis of the gunfight at dodge city, 1959, directed by joseph m. Gambler and gunman bat masterson joel mccrea rides into dodge city, kan.
He returns to hays city, kansas, to sell his hides and has a shootout with a sergeant who fancies a grievance over a girl. Released 1959, the gunfight at dodge city stars joelmccrea, julieadams, johnmcintire, nancygates the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 21 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. The gunfight at dodge city 1959 original trailer hd. Mccrea runs dodge city with an iron fist, daring the rabblerousing cowboys to rabble rouse and letting his gun do the talking. The gunfight at dodge city starring joel mccrea and julie adams. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Newman and starring joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire and nancy gates. Newman this island earthfort massacre and jointly written by martin goldsmith and daniel b. Anderson usually plays nice guys and hes best known for being lee. I felt like a westernand i thought this joel mccrea movie looked interesting. An aging joel mccrea is bat masterson, out hunting buffalo when the movie begins.
Frank loving was a 19yearold youth at the time of the fight. 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 brothers death is by. The gunfight at dodge city is a 1959 deluxe color western cinemascope film, set in the kansas cattle town of hays city. Diy brick rocket stove cooking without electrical power duration. Saloon variety show, chuckwagon style dinner, and gunfight. Newman and starring joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire and. Although often referred to as being a gunman, that reputation did not develop until after this. After his brother the sheriff is murdered, bat masterson is elected to the job and is determined to find the killer and make dodge city safe. Dodge city kansas shootout at the long branch saloon 709. On westerns on the web, watch western movies for freeuncut and unedited. The gunfight at dodge city 1959 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Aug 25, 2007 dodge city kansas shootout at the long branch saloon 709. Just click on the photo to read a little more about the film and watch the movie. Fleeing to dodge city after killing a man in self defence masterson finds his brother ed harry lauter running for sheriff of the town. Gunfight at dodge city 1959 posted by mark franklin on aug 7, 2017 having worn out his welcome in hayes city, bat masterson joel mccrea heads to dodge city, where his brother ed is already marshal and intends to run for county sheriff against the crooked jim regan don haggerty. In the end, the gunfight at dodge city is just as comfortable as its hero. The gunfight at dodge city is a film directed by joseph m.
With joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire, nancy gates. The gunfight at dodge city approved 1h 21min western may 1959 usa after his brother the sheriff is murdered, bat masterson is elected to the job and is determined to find the killer and make dodge city safe. The long branch saloon gunfight, on april 5, 1879, was a gunfight that took place at the famed long branch saloon in dodge city, kansas, between frank loving and levi richardson, both gamblers who frequented the saloon the gunfight. The gunfight at dodge city bluray joel mccrea dvdbeaver. Based on a story by robert buckner, the film is about a texas cattle agent who witnesses the brutal lawlessness of dodge city, kansas and takes the job of sheriff to clean the town up. Aug 11, 2014 the gunfight at dodge cityjoel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire, richard anderson, nancy gates, don haggerty, harry lauter 1959. The gunfight at dodge city, dvd, westerns, 738329173920. Jul 27, 2010 a gunfight reenactment at the boot hill museum in dodge city, ks. The gunfight at dodge city is directed by joseph m. The gunfight at dodge city newman as bat masterson. The gunfight at dodge city is a 1959 color western film, set in the kansas cattle town of hays city.
Newman, with joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire. Joel mccrea movies ranked in chronological order with ultimate movie rankings. Gunfight at dodge city 1959 once upon a time in a western. Instead, the gunfight at dodge city is a streamlined, absorbing drama that.
The original trailer in high definition of the gunfight at dodge city. This film was to be mccreas last until sam peckinpah talked him into one more hurrah for ride the high country in 1962. Newman avec joel mccrea, julie adams, john mcintire, nancy gates. Joel mccrea was 54 when he made this movie, and according to imdb, he was at the end of the road in terms of making western movies on a regular basis. For a film that probably hasnt seen much in the way of restoration and remastering work, this 2. So lyle, flora and bob you request has been completed.