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Gunsmoke S16E1 — Chato
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Gunsmoke•Season 16•Episode 1

Chato

8.0/10 · 235 votesSep 14, 197045 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 16•+0.3 vs season avg

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After a friend of Matt's dies he goes to New Mexico to find the killer.

Directed byVincent 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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Episode Summary

"Chato" is episode 1 of Gunsmoke season 16. It scored 8.0/10 from 235 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Vincent McEveety, it aired on September 14, 1970.

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