Tombstone (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tombstone is a 1993 action western directed by George P. Cosmatos and Kevin Jarre, starring Powers Boothe, Kurt Russell and Sam Elliott. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $56.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Directors
- George P. Cosmatos and Kevin Jarre
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tombstone About?
The premise of Tombstone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the Arizona town of Tombstone, Wyatt Earp and his brothers seek a quiet existence, attempting to leave behind their reputations as gunslingers. However, the arrival of the notorious Cowboys gang disrupts the peace, unleashing a wave of violence and lawlessness. Forced to confront the escalating threat, Wyatt and his brothers join forces with the quick-witted gunslinger Doc Holliday. Together, they fight to bring order to the chaotic frontier and settle the score in a defining battle.
Tombstone Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wyatt earp character
- two gun holster
- double gun holster
- tucson arizona
- benson arizona
- cochise county arizona
- bisbee arizona
- charleston arizona
- contention city arizona
- arizona
- 19th century
- 1880s
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- cowboy
- tombstone arizona
- gunfight at the o.k. corral
- arizona territory
- shoulder holster
- shootout at a train station
- historic figure
- u.s. marshal
- duel
- cigar smoking
- double barreled shotgun
- sheriff
- based on true story
- poker game
- beer
- opium den
- roulette
- whiskey
- faro
- champagne
- wells fargo
- year 1881
- psychopath
- criminal
- posse
- ranch
- cattle
- mule mountains arizona
- dragoon mountains
- fort huachuca arizona
- fort grant arizona
- chiricahua mountains
- billy clanton character
- doc holliday character
- johnny ringo character
- theft
- virgil earp character
- mexican rurale
Tombstone Cast
Powers Boothe leads the cast, with Kurt Russell and Sam Elliott. Directed by George P. Cosmatos and Kevin Jarre; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director George P. Cosmatos - Co-director Kevin Jarre
Also Starring in Tombstone
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Critics gave Tombstone 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 76% User score
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Tombstone Plot Summary
What happens in Tombstone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Curly Bill Brocuis, portrayed by Powers Boothe, and his gang of notorious Cowboys wreak havoc by slaughtering innocent attendees at a wedding. Entering the chaotic scene, Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, arrives in Tombstone, Arizona, alongside his brothers, Virgil, portrayed by Sam Elliott, and Morgan, played by Bill Paxton. Their goal is to escape their lawman past and start anew with their wives, seeking a peaceful existence away from the tumult of the law.
Full summary
The whole story of Tombstone, scene by scene
Tombstone Box Office
Tombstone grossed $56.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$56.5M
- US & Canada
- $56.5M
Tombstone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tombstone.
How Well Do You Know Tombstone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Wyatt Earp?
Tombstone Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Σύγκρουση στον Πράσινο Βάλτο” and “Tombstone: La leyenda de Wyatt Earp”.
- Also known as
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- Σύγκρουση στον Πράσινο Βάλτο
- Tombstone: La leyenda de Wyatt Earp
- Tombstone - A halott város
- 墓碑镇
- Тумстоун: Легенда дикого запада
- טומבסטון
- 툼스톤
- Tombstone: A Justiça Está Chegando
- Duel au soleil
- Piatra de mormânt
- トゥームストーン
- Тумстоун
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- Kasabanın Namusu
- Тумбстоун
- Tumstounas
- 絕命終結者
- توماستون
- ดวลกลางตะวัน
- Legendarni Tombstone, თომბსთოუნი
- Thị Trấn Tombstone
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Movies Like Tombstone
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die, Wyatt Earp and Doc.
Tombstone FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tombstone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tombstone?
Tombstone runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Tombstone released?
Tombstone was released on December 25, 1993.
Who directed Tombstone?
Tombstone was directed by George P. Cosmatos and Kevin Jarre.
More films by George P. Cosmatos Who is in the cast of Tombstone?
Tombstone stars Powers Boothe, Kurt Russell and Sam Elliott, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Tombstone make at the box office?
Tombstone grossed $56.5 million worldwide.
How is Tombstone rated?
Tombstone has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does Tombstone have a post-credit scene?
No. Tombstone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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