Gunsmoke: The Long Ride

Gunsmoke: The Long Ride is a 1993 American made-for-television Western film based on the popular series Gunsmoke, in which the main character, Matt Dillon is again played by James Arness.

Gunsmoke: The Long Ride
GenreWestern
Written byBill Stratton
Directed byJerry Jameson
StarringJames Arness
Theme music composerArtie Kane
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerJames Arness
ProducerNorman Powell
Production locationsBonanza Creek Ranch - 15 Bonanza Creek Lane, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cook Ranch, Galisteo, New Mexico
Santa Clara Pueblo, Santa Clara, New Mexico
CinematographyRoss A. Maehl
EditorScott Powell
Running time94 min
Production companyCBS Entertainment Production
DistributorCBS Television Distribution
Release
Original networkCBS
Picture formatColor
Audio formatStereo
Original releaseMay 8, 1993 (1993-05-08)

Plot

The now retired from his position as Marshal Matt Dillon is at his ranch enjoying the wedding of his daughter when they come to arrest him for the murder of a man. Assuming that only confused him with another man, Dillon accompanying the officer, but he realizes that there is a reward of five thousand dollars for his head.

Cast

ActorRole
James ArnessMatt Dillon
James BrolinJohn Parsley
Ali MacGrawJane Merkel
Christopher BradleyJosh Reardon
Marco SanchezCollie Whitebird
Tim ChoateSheriff Bart Meriweather
Patrick DollaghanDeputy Monaghan
Don McManusJules Braxton Jr.
Amy StochBeth Reardon
Michael GreeneIke Berry
Stewart MossDr. Strader
Jim BeaverTraveling Blacksmith

Nielsen Ratings

The film won its timeslot with a 10.2/19 rating/share, and ranked 43rd out of 88 programs airing that week.[1]

References

  • Back in the saddle: essays on Western film and television actors by Gary A. Yoggy
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