Who played Wyatt Earp in the 1993 film 'Tombstone'?

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Kurt Russell played Wyatt Earp in the 1993 film 'Tombstone.' Russell portrays the retired lawman who becomes involved in restoring order to the Arizona town after arriving with his brothers.

The film dramatizes real events from the 1880s, especially the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the later Earp Vendetta Ride. Wyatt initially hopes to build a profitable life in Tombstone, but escalating violence involving the Cowboys pushes him back into action.

Val Kilmer played Doc Holliday, Wyatt's friend and ally, while Michael Biehn portrayed Johnny Ringo and Powers Boothe played Curly Bill Brocius. A behind-the-scenes detail often associated with the film is that Russell helped reshape the production after screenwriter Kevin Jarre was replaced as director. George P. Cosmatos received the directing credit, but Russell later said he did substantial uncredited directing work.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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