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Synopsis
In Gunsmoke: The Cover Up, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself embroiled in a deadly confrontation when Barnaby Hoffer, a farmer, threatens to kill Art Long, a peaceful man living nearby. The tension escalates as Dillon learns of Hoffer's intentions, leading him to take action to prevent violence. However, the situation spirals out of control when both men are found dead, and all evidence points to Hoffer as the killer.
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