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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

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Lawman Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster) and gunfighter John "Doc" Holliday (Kirk Douglas) find themselves together again in Tombstone, Ariz., despite the tumultuous history between them. Earp comes to Arizona on a mission to bring the Clayton clan to justice. Meanwhile, Holliday becomes incensed with the decision of Kate Fisher (Jo Van Fleet) to turn him down in favor of another gunfighter (John Ireland), ultimately leading Holliday to join Earp's side in a confrontation with the Claytons.
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Clayton Dillard Slant Magazine 02/26/2024
By initially focusing on Doc, who’s more receptive to Wyatt’s council here, the film winds up giving the men equal footing as protagonists, making this something closer to a buddy picture. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 03/02/2024
3/4
A solid contribution to the Western genre, rarely soaring but always maintaining interest with its slow-and-steady approach to the story. Go to Full Review Moira Walsh America Magazine 07/14/2021
The picture runs too long but its cumulative tension and feeling for the period bespeak an out-of-the-ordinary Western; the gunfight of the title furnishes a stunningly staged climax. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 11/26/2020
7/10
A magnificent western. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com 02/22/2008
5/5
Handsome production based on oft-told Wyatt Earp confrontation...Lancaster and Douglas are outstanding. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 01/03/2007
C+
At best an effective Western. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nol P @NolPKelowna 08/21/2024 Just incredible cinematography for 1956 A very nice music score Stunning movie sets! The best of the Wyatt Earp saga of all movies about him I give to you Gunfight at the Ok Corral! A must have to own and watch on dvd! See more Laura B 02/24/2024 Wonderful western that has preserved, despite the years, all its epic components and a surprising dynamism in the action scenes. It has a solid script and exquisite acting. The Lancaster and Douglas duo remains unforgettable. See more Leaburn O 09/05/2023 One of the less engaging Westerns I've seen. Doc Holliday is portrayed as a nice, chummy, abusive protagonist in a toxic relationship with a whore. The build up to the big gunfight and even the fight itself are underwhelming. It's a slick produced piece with a few good scenes but generally feels a bit lacking. Recorded this one on Talking Pictures channel. See more Kerry W @KerryWhite77 07/28/2023 Rating: 6/10. 64/100 See more Deke P 04/08/2023 Wow! check out about 10 big star names. +writer Leon Uris, + music Tiomkin, + costumes Edith Head, + great reviews. Did i see this on tv on Smallwood? See more Kevin B 02/02/2023 What a team up! So exciting have watched this movie many times See more Read all reviews
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John Sturges

Director

Burt Lancaster

Wyatt Earp

Kirk Douglas

Dr. John "Doc" Holliday

Rhonda Fleming

Laura Denbow

Jo Van Fleet

Kate Fisher

John Ireland

Johnny Ringo

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - You're Getting Out of Here Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - You're Getting Out of Here 2:13 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - All Gunfighters Are Lonely Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - All Gunfighters Are Lonely 1:41 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - You Want to Get Killed Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - You Want to Get Killed 2:08 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - I'm Not Fighting Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - I'm Not Fighting 2:13 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - Check in Your Sidearms Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - Check in Your Sidearms 1:11 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - The Clanton Family Goes Down Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - The Clanton Family Goes Down 2:13 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - Pretty Much Alike Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - Pretty Much Alike 2:10 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - The Gunfight Begins Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - The Gunfight Begins 2:08 Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - In a Charitable Mood Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - In a Charitable Mood 2:03 View more videos

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Movie Info

Synopsis Lawman Wyatt Earp (Burt Lancaster) and gunfighter John "Doc" Holliday (Kirk Douglas) find themselves together again in Tombstone, Ariz., despite the tumultuous history between them. Earp comes to Arizona on a mission to bring the Clayton clan to justice. Meanwhile, Holliday becomes incensed with the decision of Kate Fisher (Jo Van Fleet) to turn him down in favor of another gunfighter (John Ireland), ultimately leading Holliday to join Earp's side in a confrontation with the Claytons.
Director
John Sturges
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter
George Scullin, Leon Uris
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount, Wallis-Hazen
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 30, 1957, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 21, 2010
Runtime
2h 2m
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