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Gunsmoke S15E13 — Roots of Fear

7.5

Gunsmoke•Season 15•Episode 13

Roots of Fear

7.5/10 · 202 votesDec 15, 196945 min

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 15•−0.2 vs season avg

Amos Sadler, a dirt farmer faces the loss of his home when a panic closes down the Dodge City bank. To save it he and his wife plan to break into it and steal some money.

Directed byPhilip Leacock

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Cast4

James Arness

James Arness

Marshal Matt Dillon

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Kitty

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Festus

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Doc

Crew1

Philip Leacock

Philip Leacock

Director

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Episode Summary

"Roots of Fear" is episode 13 of Gunsmoke season 15. It scored 7.5/10 from 202 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Philip Leacock, it aired on December 15, 1969.

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