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Few Westerns are as endlessly quotable, ridiculously entertaining, and gloriously over-the-top as TOMBSTONE (1993).
This week on Winners, Losers & Lovers, we’re revisiting George P. Cosmatos’ legendary Western starring Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer in one of the most unforgettable performances of his career as Doc Holliday.
And let’s get something straight: We love this movie.
Is it historically accurate? Not always. Is it occasionally cheesy, melodramatic, and unapologetically Hollywood? Absolutely. Does any of that stop Tombstone from being one of the most entertaining Westerns ever made? Not a chance.
We dive into the incredible ensemble cast, including Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, Stephen Lang, Dana Delany, and Michael Rooker, and explore why this movie has remained such an enduring favorite. From the legendary O.K. Corral gunfight to Wyatt Earp’s revenge ride, Johnny Ringo’s deadly rivalry with Doc Holliday, and some of the greatest one-liners in Western history, there’s plenty to celebrate.
We also discuss the movie’s troubled production, the controversy surrounding who actually directed it, the historical liberties, the romance that doesn’t always work, and the performances that make even the most outrageous moments unforgettable.
And then there’s Val Kilmer. Is Doc Holliday the greatest performance in Tombstone? One of the greatest Western characters ever? Could anyone else have played him? We break down the WINNERS, the LOSERS, and everything we absolutely LOVE about Tombstone. Plus, would the movie be even better with Nicolas Cage?
And is Tombstone a genuine timeless classic or just an incredibly entertaining Hollywood Western?
One thing’s certain: Val Kilmer is our huckleberry.
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