Masterson of Kansas

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Masterson of Kansas
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by William Castle
Screenplay by Douglas Heyes
Produced by Sam Katzman
Starring George Montgomery
Nancy Gates
James Griffith
Cinematography Henry Freulich
Edited by Henry Batista
Music by Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Color process Technicolor
Production
company
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date
  • December 1, 1954 (1954-12-01)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Masterson of Kansas is a 1954 American Western film directed by William Castle and starring George Montgomery, Nancy Gates and James Griffith. [1] It was produced by Sam Katzman for distribution for Columbia Pictures.

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Plot

Bat Masterson is a gunslinger. Masterson, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday come together in a common cause. The three intend to protect an impending land exchange between honest rancher Merrick and peace-seeking Indian chief Yellow Hawk against the crooked chicanery of land baron Clay Bennett. [2]

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References

  1. Castle, William (1976). Step right up! : ... I'm gonna scare the pants off America. Putnam. p. 126.
  2. "Masterson of Kansas (1954) - William Castle | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie".