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This landmark western -- which, along with Stagecoach, has often been credited with revitalizing what had become a stagnant genre -- stars Errol Flynn as Wade Hatton, a cattle man who arrives in the f... read more read more...rontier community of Dodge City, which is overrun by footloose cowboys and outlaws. When Hatton helps Dodge City lawmen capture a gang of cattle rustlers led by Jeff Surrett (Bruce Cabot), he's asked to help guide a wagon train into town with his friends Rusty Hart (Alan Hale, Sr.) and Tex Baird (Guinn Williams). En route, an impulsive young cowpoke named Lee Irving (William Lundigan) needlessly fires off his pistol, sparking a cattle stampede that leads to his death. When Hatton and his men arrive in Dodge, they discover Surrett is once again at large, and his gang has taken over the city. Appointed the city's new sheriff, Hatton is determined to clean up the town and put the outlaws out of business. In his rare moments off duty, Hatton tries to win the affections of Abbie Irving (Olivia de Havilland), but she believes that Hatton is responsible for the death of her brother Lee; Hatton's habit of flirting with dance hall girl Ruby Gilman (Ann Sheridan) does nothing to improve her opinion of him. A solid box office hit, Dodge City was the first of a series of westerns for swashbuckling star Flynn; his next oater, Virginia City, followed in 1940. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Release Date: April 8, 1939

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DVD Release Date: April 19, 2005

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  • phubbs1
    July 14, 2009
    phubbs1
    Errol goes out West for a gunslinging Tombstone style clean up of new city, Dodge City. I'm not totally keen on westerns to be honest, apart from afew Eastwood pictures they just aren't my thing. Like all westerns of this era they do look kinda quaint and too charming, not very r... read moreealistic compared to more later westerns (of course), the acting is oh so sweet haha its all very nice and darling with a reasonable amount happening to keep you interested.

    Olivia de Havilland (film 5 of 9 together with Flynn) and Alan Hale both join Errol again in fine form directed AGAIN by Curtiz...the Warner super star director of all star cast pictures. There is actually plenty of action and fighting with a reasonable amount of smooching here, the technicolour is evident and lovely yet not as good as other films and locations are rural and real, not much set work by the looks of it.
    Not the best Flynn film for me but I can see why its a classic.
  • garyX
    July 14, 2007
    garyX
    Errol Flynn proves he's just as adept with a six gun as a sword in this classic western that reunited him with Olivia De Havilland and Michael Curtiz. Rousing gun fights, bar room brawls and knockabout comedy shot in glorious technicolor.
  • jjnxn
    April 4, 2007
    jjnxn
    rollicking western with the Warners stock company in good form and Errol Flynn quite good, why he has an australian accent in the middle of Kansas is something that requires a suspension of belief though.
  • jonnycrumley
    January 10, 2012
    jonnycrumley
    A fantastic western. Errol Flynn is magnificent, as his transition from swashbuckler to western seems effortless, and he proves he's just adept with a gun as he is with a sword. This is a must see for all western fans as it paved the way for the genre.
  • poohtiger
    August 21, 2009
    poohtiger
    Another classic film from that golden year in cinema of 1939. This rousing western stars Errol Flynn as ex-soldier, now cattle driver Wade Hatton. Yes, I said Errol Flynn..he of the swashbuckling films like Robin Hood, Captain Blood, and The Sea Hawk. And before you can say it wo... read moren't work, Flynn is awesome from the get go. He is perfectly at home in a western with a six gun as he would be in Sherwood Forest flinging arrows. The story has him delivering some cattle to the wild and dangerous town of Dodge City. Along the way he also guides a wagon train through the treacherous countryside. That's where he meets Abbie Irving (played by the lovely De Havilland) and her troublesome brother. Well when her drunk brother causes a stampede and shoots at Wade, Wade shoots back and injures the kid. After that unfortunate incident Abbie has no use for wade. Finally when the wagon train arrives in Dodge City, Wade encounters the local bad guy..Jeff Surrett (played to the evil hilt by Bruce Cabot) who has a habit of killing men who he buys cattle off of and keeping the money for himself. Well Wade reluctantly agrees to become town sheriff after he sees a tragic accident and becomes Surrett's worst enemy. Eventually Abbie comes around and starts liking him too. Dodge City is a super western, staged with impressive action scenes including a wild saloon bar fight that leaves the place in shambles. The color is extraordinary and the music score is heavenly. Errol Flynn is perfectly cast as Wade as he shows that he won't take any guff from anyone. Olivia is just amazing. Every time I hear her voice, I fall in love with her. She has the most wonderful accent you will ever hear. Also Ann Sheridan, the Oommph Girl is on hand as a saloon singer who gets to belt out a couple of energetic numbers. Plus the banter between Errol and Olivia only solidifies why they were one of the best on screen couples ever. Dodge City is one of the best westerns ever to come out of Old Hollywood and I highly recommend it.
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    Wade Hatton: You know, out here the trail boss has sometimes even got to take the law into his own hands.
    Abbie Irving: Oh, yes, pioneering I believe you call it, don't you?
  • lilcreves
    December 29, 2006
    lilcreves
    I watched this olide but a goodie the other night. It was fun and action packed, it made a huge impact in it's day.

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Critic Reviews

Steve Crum
February 23, 2008
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

Top line Warners western w/heroic Errol Flynn's guns blazin'!

Jeffrey Westhoff
November 23, 2005
Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Much fun.

Daniel Eagan
October 28, 2005
Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International

Conventional western gets lavish Warners treatment

Dennis Schwartz
July 1, 2005
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

A sprawling epic Western influenced by the Wyatt Earp legend. Full Review

Jeremiah Kipp
April 22, 2005
Jeremiah Kipp, Slant Magazine

A well-crafted and perfectly capable western. Full Review

Rory L. Aronsky
April 21, 2005
Rory L. Aronsky, Film Threat

Anything that could be brought to a Western was done so in "Dodge City". Full Review

Ken Hanke
August 14, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Lavish super western still works.

June 10, 2008
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Frank S. Nugent
March 25, 2006
Frank S. Nugent, New York Times

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Dave Kehr
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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