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Synopsis
In Bloody Hands, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself at a crossroads after a violent encounter with the outlaw Jack Brand and his gang. Having killed three of Brand's men in a tense showdown, Dillon is haunted by the bloodshed and the toll it takes on his conscience. Overwhelmed by the violence that seems to follow him, he decides to resign from his position as U.S. Marshal, believing that stepping away from the badge will allow him to escape the cycle of killing.
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