Of all the film versions of the famed 1881 gunfight, this one, starring Burt Lancaster as Wyatt Earp and Kirk Douglas as Doc Holliday, probably has the highest testosterone quotient. Focusing on the friendship between the forthright, responsible sheriff and the risk-taking, consumptive gambler, it suggests that their relationship is based on this opposition of qualities. Wyatt's stormy romance with gambler Laura Benbow (Rhonda Fleming) and Doc's rivalry with Johnny Ringo (John Ireland) over the affections of local madam Kate Fisher (Jo Van Fleet) add to the tension preceding the final showdown... . When Wyatt's brothers, Tombstone lawmen, ask for his help in evening the odds against Ike Clanton (Lyle Bettger), his brothers, the McLowerys, and Johnny Ringo, Doc decides to join his friend. After Wyatt gets to town, he quickly puts a crimp in Ike's cattle-rustling activities, which leads the outlaw to set him up for assassination. A mix-up leads to Wyatt's youngest brother, Jimmy (Martin Milner), getting killed in Wyatt's place. Doc tries to talk him out of revenge, but the enraged lawman will have none of it, and the scene is set for the historic final gun battle. This solid, well-made Western is hoisted by the fine screenplay by novelist Leon Uris and the charisma of the two stars, as well as an outstanding suporting cast, including Dennis Hopper, Jack Elam, Lee Van Cleef, Earl Holliman, and Kenneth Tobey
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It is the old story of honest lawman Wyatt Earp (Lancaster) and boozer and gambler Doc Holliday (Douglas) lining up against the Clanton clan of cut-throats and cattle thieves. The tale of Tombstone has been told umpteen times in cinemas, and this is one of the best versions, only really surpassed by John Ford's masterful My Darling Clementine. It helps that the two main protagonists are so enigmatic and chiselled of jaw, while Sturges manages to pace the film impeccably, piling on the action as he propels it towards the inevitable showdown.
two stars shine
In truth this is on the disapointing side,it is slow but worth watching for Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas both at the peak of there careers.Kirk is doc holiday a cold killer but with weaknesses,whilst Burt is the cool Wyatt Earp.The story based on true events will hold the attention of western fans non western fans may lose attetion at times.Joanne Fleet is good in a suporting role but its a mans film.
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