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A great movie deserves being seen in the format the director originally had in mind. Sometimes scenes are deleted for various reasons. Not always a good decision. The Directors Cut of Tombstone is another milestone in the history of one of the very best Westerns ever filmed. If you love this film as I do, you will be more than happy purchasing this orginal vision of it. Watch this film and enjoy the special documentaries about the making of the film and what went into creating one of the Top Ten Best Westerns ever produced. The main characters discuss their thoughts and subtexts they used in creating their roles and what those perfomances meant to them at the time of filming and on into their lives. Buy The Directors Cut of Tombstone and sit back pardners and enjoy once more Tombstone. You will not be disappointed in this DVD. The remastering and the wide screen format is superior and once again you will thrill to one of the best supporting actor performances by Val Kilmer in the role of Doc Holiday. The Academy Awards folks really Read full review
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First of all, this movie is probably our favorite western or close to it. Second, this movie is a “must have” on any guys movie list. Highly entertaining with an amazing cast-Kurt Russell, Sam Elliott, Val Kilmer, Bill Paxton, just to name a few. The Director’s Cut is the 2 DVD version, chopped full of goodies and hard to come buy, especially at a reasonable amount of money.. 5/5🍿
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Excellent rendition of this old west classic of the events leading up to this fateful 3:00PM meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 1881. The principle parties were the Earp brothers, Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan, with Wyatt's long time friend Doc Holliday. Their opponents were the Clantons and the McLaurys, local highwaymen and known rustlers. They were associated with a gang of outlaws loosely known as the Cowboys. They all but controlled practically all crime in and around Tombstone with the help and protection of a corrupt county sheriff named John Behan. In late 1879, the Earp brothers moved to Tombstone with the idea of opening a business to make a lot of money. Ideas included a saloon, gambling house, silver mine, rooming house, whorehouse, or stage line. Having achieved fame as a lawman, Wyatt was immediately offered the job as deputy sheriff, but emphatically refused it. Eventually, through constant contact with people like Curly Bill Brocius, Johnny Ringo, Ike and Billy Clanton, and as many as forty other members of the Cowboys, along with Wyatt's former noteriety as the man who had successfully "cleaned up" Dodge City, Kansas, pushed both sides close to a violent confrontation several times. Following the murder of Town Marshall Fred White in October, 1880, Wyatt intervened and arrested Curly Bill Brocius for his murder. Since nobody would come forward as actually witnessing the murder, Brocius was acquitted. As crime spiraled out of control, Virgil and Morgan became co-sheriffs of Tombstone. At this time, there were fifteen gambling houses and about 110 saloons in Tombstone. Backing his brothers, Wyatt also reluctantly put on a badge. Sensing that there was no other way to curtail the violence, a complete ban on the carrying of all handguns within the city limits was initiated. This slowed the violence greatly, but also prompted clashes with several of the Cowboys. After repeated violations of the gun ban and constant threats to the lives of the Earps, the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral resulted. Both Morgan and Virgil Earp, and Doc Holliday were wounded in the battle. Tom and Frank McLaury, and Billy Clanton were killed. John Behan, County Sheriff, arrested the Earps and Holliday and charged them with murder. After a thirty day trial they were acquitted. The violence continued, and on Dec. 28,1881, Virgil Earp was wounded from ambush, and lost the use of his left arm. Morgan Earp was also killed from ambush on March 18, 1882. Frank Stilwell, Johnny Behan's deputy, was seen fleeing the area. He was found dead three days later. Shortly afterwards, Wyatt Earp began his famous "Revenge Ride" to rid the Territory of outlaws. This was a most enjoyable movie, and perhaps the best cowboy movie in quite some time. Actors Kurt Russell, as Wyatt Earp, and Val Kilmer, as Doc Holliday were both very good. I especially enjoyed Kilmer's acting. I have never liked his style, but he did a great job in this part. The side story of the private lives of the Earps and their family lives was also included in this story. Wyatt's commonlaw wife, Matty Blalock, became addicted to opium in Laudnum. Her addiction drove him away and he fell in love and married a woman named Josephine who remained his wife until his death in 1929.Read full review
This one of the top Westerns ever filmed,in my opinion. While everyone talks about Kurt Russell,who is incredible as Wyatt Earp,it is Val Kilmer who takes the film. His portayal of Doc Holliday is so powerful it brings tears to one's eyes. He did such a good a job of bringing Doc to his death,that it is frankly unforgettable.Personally,I think it is Val Kilmer's finest role. He is by far the best character,with Wyatt coming at a near tie. Wyatt's portrayal was like stone,yet full of strength,and Russell did it well.Every character was fleshed out beautifully,played by actors that were perfect for their roles.Not to mention the actual filming,and the location,Tucson,Az. My only wish was that it had been filmed in Tombstone itself,which is a lovely little western town.Having been there,I could just see it all happening in the past,which still exists there.Read full review
I don't suppose I can add any more to the current reviews of the movie here. But I can give a pretty good rundown on the extra features that are available on the DVD. The Director's commentary was interesting. I like hearing about the process that goes into film making as well as some of the little anecdotal stories that go with them. This one doesn't disappoint. There is a feature regarding an actual newspaper account of the shootout at the OK Corral, which is absolutely wonderful and very solid from a historical standpoint. The production featurettes are a little something about the actors and crew that are involved in making the movie and its always fun to hear from them as they share thier experiences. For me, this edition (Director's Cut) of the movie was well worth the purchase price.Read full review
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