The legendary “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” that took place in 1881 is firmly rooted in American mythology and the imagination of movie-lovers since the dawn of cinema, inspiring countless films within the Western genre. The event and its prime characters supply the basis for George Cosmatos‘ (RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD, LEVIATHAN, COBRA) star-studded and action-packed 1993 film TOMBSTONE, which has recently been restored for the big screen.

Kurt Russell shines as former lawman Wyatt Earp, who decides to retire in the growing town of Tombstone with his two brothers. There, they meet Wyatt’s old friend Doc Holliday (the late, great Val Kilmer), a gunslinger with tuberculosis. The Earps plan to take it easy and make some money on a drinking/gambling establishment. Unfortunately, a band of violent criminals called the Cowboys starts to make trouble, and before long it becomes apparent that the Earps must take up their guns once again to help keep the peace. Meanwhile, a saucy showgirl has caught the married Wyatt’s eye, causing even more trouble for him. Will Wyatt survive all this, plus a showdown with the malevolent sharpshooter Johnny Ringo? Featuring an A-list ensemble cast including Dana Delany, Michael Biehn, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Jason Priestley, Thomas Haden Church, and Michael Rooker.

“Val Kilmer’s take on Doc Holliday is often considered one of the best acting performances in the entire Western genre. [Kilmer’s]performance turned ‘Tombstone’ from a great Western into a timeless classic.” (ScreenRant)

“… this is rootin’, tootin’ entertainment.” (TimeOut)

“… feels like lightning in a bottle, which is why so many return to “Tombstone” more than 30 years later.” (Elements of Madness)

Saturday, July 5
Doors 7:30 pm | Movie 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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TOMBSTONE (George Cosmatos, Kevin Jarre / 1993 / 135 mins / 14A) Wyatt Earp and his brothers, Morgan and Virgil, have left their gunslinger ways behind them to settle down and start a business in the town of Tombstone, Ariz. While they aren’t looking to find trouble, trouble soon finds them when they become targets of the ruthless Cowboy gang. Now, together with Wyatt’s best friend, Doc Holliday, the brothers pick up their guns once more to restore order to a lawless land.

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