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Gunsmoke S16E9 — The Gun

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Gunsmoke•Season 16•Episode 9

The Gun

7.4/10 · 191 votesNov 9, 197045 min

Ranked #17 of 24 in Season 16•−0.3 vs season avg

After a yong man kills a gunfighter he become the victim of publicity.

Directed byBernard McEveety

Written byDonald S. Sanford

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Marshal Matt Dillon

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Kitty

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Festus

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Doc

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Bernard McEveety

Director

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Donald S. Sanford

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Gun" is episode 9 of Gunsmoke season 16. It scored 7.4/10 from 191 votes, ranking #17 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Bernard McEveety and written by Donald S. Sanford, it aired on November 9, 1970.

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