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Around Dodge City and in the territory on west, there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers and that's with a US Marshal and the smell of Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke, starring William Conrad, the story of the violence that moved west with young America and the story of a man who moved with it. I'm that man, Matt Dillon, United States Marshal, the first man they look for and the last they want to meet. It's a chancey job and it makes a man watchful and a little lonely.…

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Synopsis

In Gunsmoke: Busted-Up Guns, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon rides into the Sioux reservation, eager to reconnect with his friends, Indian agent Wilt and his wife Gladys. However, upon arrival, Dillon senses something is amiss. The usually vibrant community appears subdued, and the atmosphere is thick with tension. Dillon learns that Wilt has become increasingly unstable, fueled by alcohol and paranoia, convinced that the Sioux are hiding their firearms. This dangerous mindset threatens to ignite a conflict that could have dire consequences for both the Sioux and the white settlers.

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G

George Walsh

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Howard McNear

Ralph Moody

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Gunsmoke 60-07-17 (432) Busted-Up Guns.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 432

Busted-Up Guns

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In Gunsmoke: Busted-Up Guns, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon confronts an Indian agent who has gone rogue, determined to disarm the Sioux people. As tensions rise, Dillon must navigate the volatile situation to prevent violence.

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