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Gunsmoke S14E2 — The Hide Cutters
7.5
Gunsmoke•Season 14•Episode 2

The Hide Cutters

7.5/10 · 194 votesSep 30, 196845 min

Ranked #22 of 26 in Season 14•−0.3 vs season avg

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Festus is rescued from a rock avalanche by a young hide cutter. His fellow cutters are following a herd of cattle with hopes of stealing them for the hides.

Directed byBernard McEveety
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James Arness

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Marshal Matt Dillon

Amanda Blake

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Ken Curtis

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Festus

Milburn Stone

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Episode Summary

"The Hide Cutters" is episode 2 of Gunsmoke season 14. It scored 7.5/10 from 194 votes, ranking #22 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Bernard McEveety, it aired on September 30, 1968.

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