1993 · 130 min · R

Tombstone

Name: Tombstone
Genre: Western, Action
Released: 1993
Duration: 130 min
Cast: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn, Powers Boothe, Robert John Burke

Directed by George P. Cosmatos · Western, Action

Tombstone (1993) is a Western film, directed by George P. Cosmatos set in Arizona during the 1800s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated R.

A western and biopic, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of revenge, family & loyalty, and friendship run throughout.

Composer

Bruce Broughton

Cinematography

William A. Fraker

Cast

Kurt RussellVal KilmerMichael BiehnPowers BootheRobert John BurkeDana DelanySam ElliottStephen Lang

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Arizona

Setting

Desert Rural

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Western Biopic

Themes

Revenge Family & Loyalty Friendship

Tone

TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Inspired By Real Events

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Tombstone

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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