Episode
Gunsmoke: Roots of Fear
Overview
Amos Sadler, a dirt farmer faces the loss of his home when a panic closes down the Dodge City bank. To save it he and his wife plan to break into it and steal some money.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1969-12-15
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Roots of Fear is Episode 13 in Season 15 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1969-12-15. The runtime is 45 min.
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