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In Gunsmoke: The Constable, the story unfolds in Dodge City, where Marshal Matt Dillon is tasked with maintaining peace amidst the rowdy behavior of cowboys arriving with cattle herds. After a particularly violent night, Dillon is forced to confront a trail boss named Rance, who threatens to pull his cattle from Dodge unless the Marshal lightens his grip on law enforcement. The local merchants, fearing for their livelihoods, back Rance's demands, leading to a tense standoff between economic interests and the rule of law.
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