The Dark gate

United States, 1961

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Episode of Series “Bonanza”.
In this episode from Season Two of ‘Bonanza’ (first screened 3/4/61), Adam is puzzled by the bizarre behaviour of his longtime friend and neighbour but is powerless to help him. When Ross becomes physically violent with his wife, Adam removes her from the home to give Ross time to come to his senses. However, Ross’ behavior grows increasingly worse and he progresses to robbery and murder. Cast includes Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and James Coburn.

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Credits

director

Robert Gordon

producer

David Dortort

production company

National Broadcasting Company

Duration

00:47:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1961

Appears in

Bonanza

Group of items

Bonanza

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

313473

Language

English

Audience classification

PG

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television programs - United States

Television

Television → Television programs

Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States

Westerns

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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