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Gunfight At The Ok Corral [1957]
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Synopsis
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
Over praised film not worthy of its fame
Review date: 2006-10-14 Rating: 6 out of 10
Apart from the famous gunfight at the end, this is an oddly uninvolving western. The fine cast come across as mere cyphers, and Kirk Douglas as Doc Holliday looks far too healthy to be dying of TB. John Sturges directed the much better sequel 'Hour of the Gun' a few years later. Worth a look, but not worth its fame.
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Reviews
Classic Western !
Review date: 2006-09-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
1956 "Gun Figth at the OK Corral" is one of the biguest box-office sucesses of the 1950's, its also a classic western, and a true prototype of the action adventure male fantasies that will be the staple of Hollywood productions from the late 60ths to todays's Bruckeimer/Nicholas Cage extravaganzas.
Producer Hall Wallis hired talented John Sturges (The Magnificent Seven and The Great Escape)to remake once again the story of the Wyatt Earp/Doc Hollyday friendship who would culminate in the famous Ok Corral shooting against the infamous Clanton Gang. With great performances by all the cast and specially Kirk Douglas as Doc Hollyday and Burt Lancaster as Wyatt Earp, this is a pure joy to watch! Hollywood at his best in providing entertainment "Gunfigth at OK Corral" is a true classic! The dvd edition is just ok since it presents a good copy of the film in its original widescreen ratio, but without any significant extras. Lets hope there's a Special edition planned for this film..it sure deserves one!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Kirk Douglas
Kenneth Tobey
Burt Lancaster
Rhonda Fleming
Whit Bissell
Creators:
Kirk Douglas (Primary Contributor)
Whit Bissell (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437909237
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-09-25
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 122 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1957
Language: English (Original Language)