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The Killer: Directed by Robert Stevenson. With James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake. Matt must go to extreme lengths to stop the killing spree of a psychopathic murderer who provokes gunfights with cowboys, farmers, and others who he knows have no chance against him.
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- Western
- Robert Stevenson
- 1956-05-26
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Matt has to stop a cold-blooded killer (Charles Bronson) who preys on over-matched opponents (including James Nusser in a role other than Louie Pheeters) (Dabbs Greer makes first credited appearance as 'Jonas').
Matt must go to extreme lengths to stop the killing spree of a psychopathic murderer who provokes gunfights with cowboys, farmers, and others who he knows have no chance against him. Marshal Dillon is placed in a dilemma of following the rules of justice or taking matters into his own hands. Either way he knows that he must stop a man that enjoys k...
Trivia
1. Virginia Chapman, who is the gypsy, was married to James Arness when this episode aired. 2. In the unedited version, there is an odd scene where Matt and Chester approach a gypsy in Dodge City played by James Arness's wife at the time, Virginia Chapman. She is uncredited in this show; however, in a previous Season 1 episode, "Reed Survives"(#13), she is credited as a gypsy but never seen. Considering Matt Dillion's clothing in the scene, it was most likely filmed at an earlier time and use...
Scene excerpts
Character quotes 1. Doc Adams:[Stands over body of gunshot victim] Crego, he's a brutal man, Matt. He... you know what he did here? He shot that man in the gun arm first, then he put a bullet through each one of his knees. Finally shot him in the belly. That's a terrible thing to do, that's a painful way to kill a man. It's evil! He was just a poor potato grubber. He didn't have a chance.
Soundtracks
Soundtrack Credits 1. The Old Trail- by Rex Koury and Glenn Spencer, Aspen Fair Music, Incorporated (ASCAP) 2. My Old Kentucky Home(uncredited) - Music by Stephen Foster, Heard in Long Branch Saloon
Jan 19, 2007 · Charles Bronson takes a trip to boot hill as Matt Dillon (James Arness) decides its time for him to die.
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Gunsmoke – Season 1, Episode 28. Matt tries to prove a boastful bully is guilty of cold-blooded murder when he provokes gunfights with men who have no chance against him.
Directing. Robert Stevenson. Director. Charles Bronson guest stars as a cowardly gunslinger who only goes after old men or young kids who aren't very experienced with guns. But, when Matt Dillon gives him an ultimatum, he shows his true colors.
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