Gunsmoke in Tucson (1958)

In the rugged Arizona territory of the 1870s, the lynching of a man accused of horse theft leaves a lasting imprint on his two sons, Jed and John. Forced to witness the execution, John, the elder, carries a weight of shame, while Jed, a mirror of his father's spirit, harbors a deep-seated desire for retribution. As the years roll by, the brothers come of age, taking divergent paths; John takes on the alias of Brazos, serving as a territorial marshal, while Jed, now known as Chip, earns notoriety as a horse rustler and the leader of the Blue Chip Gang. Emerging from a spell in prison, Chip is cautioned by Brazos to tread the path of righteousness. But the promise of a lucrative deal with rancher Matt Chissum, a trade of wild horses for fertile land, is irresistible. However, Chip arrives at the Turkey Track Ranch to find Chissum dead and the ranch under the tyrannical control of the cunning Ben Bodeen and his gang of henchmen. Caught in a tumultuous battle for fertile land between the cattlemen's association and the farmers, Chip finds himself a coveted ally. However, he opts for neutrality, observing the power dynamics from a safe distance. But when the murder of Tucson's upright sheriff leaves the territory vulnerable to corruption, his stance is questioned. The ruthless Bodeen seizes control, instigating a war against the farmers, and resorts to a malicious scheme to frame Chip for the violence. These rumors echo across Arizona, reaching Brazos in Prescott, compelling him to investigate the chaos in Tucson. A final showdown looms as the lands of the late rancher Chissum are put up for public auction. Bodeen, the dominant bidder, fails to secure the most fertile tract, which is won by the farmers. But with their payment expected from a credit-bank in the coming days, Bodeen sees an opportunity to seize the plot. With the stakes high, Chip is left to decide whether to aid the farmers or align with Bodeen. Meanwhile, Brazos is en route to the volatile territory. As the farmers, backed by the marshal, march towards the town bank to collect their funds, Bodeen, aided by his gang and the corrupt town sheriff, prepares for confrontation. The ultimate reckoning unfolds in the heart of the town, between the bank and the saloon. Chip, flanked by his ally Slick Kirby, teeters on the precipice of a decision that could shape the outcome of the impending shootout. Amid the crossfire of loyalty and survival, the brothers' paths converge, altering the course of their lives and the future of the Arizona territory.

Gunsmoke in Tucson is a western movie featuring Mark Stevens and directed by Thomas Carr.

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