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In Gunsmoke: Bloody Hands, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself at a crossroads, burdened by the violence that has defined his life as a lawman. After a particularly brutal encounter that leaves him questioning his role, Dillon decides to resign, hoping to escape the cycle of killing that has haunted him. However, peace is short-lived in Dodge City, where lawlessness lurks just beneath the surface.
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