Episode
Gunsmoke: The Violators
Overview
A violent killing appears to be the work of Indians, but Matt doubts it. Someone accuses Quint of it and the solution involves secret motives and revenge in Indian country.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1964-10-17
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
The Violators is Episode 4 in Season 10 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1964-10-17. The runtime is 45 min.
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