Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Released May 30, 1957

2h 2m

Western

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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

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.

Feb 26, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

A solid contribution to the Western genre, rarely soaring but always maintaining interest with its slow-and-steady approach to the story.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 2, 2024

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Moira Walsh

America Magazine

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.

Jul 14, 2021

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

A magnificent western. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Nov 26, 2020

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Handsome production based on oft-told Wyatt Earp confrontation...Lancaster and Douglas are outstanding.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 22, 2008

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

At best an effective Western.

Rated: C+

Jan 3, 2007

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Laura B

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Leaburn O

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/08/23

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Peter J

Wow what a load of tosh. Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas both fans of the school of overacting really hammed up the screen every chance they got. I watched Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer play the same roles two days ago and damn they were so much more believable. By the way I was born in the Burt and Kirk era and really wanted to say to my Grandkids that Gunfight at the OK Coral was the superior film, that movie icons like Burt and Kirk, silver screen icons would be better, but alas I could not. Burt and Ernie could have done a better job. Well back to back True Grit tomorrow and I know which version I'm putting my money on. Adios

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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Kerry W

Rating: 6/10. 64/100

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/28/23

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Deke P

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?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/23

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Kevin B

What a team up! So exciting have watched this movie many times

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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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: Official Clip - You're Getting Out of Here

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - All Gunfighters Are Lonely

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - You Want to Get Killed

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - I'm Not Fighting

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - Check in Your Sidearms

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - The Clanton Family Goes Down

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - Pretty Much Alike

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - The Gunfight Begins

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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Official Clip - In a Charitable Mood

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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
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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