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Offline Jim French

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Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« on: October 19, 2011, 09:07:59 PM »
I have four in mind:  My Darling Clementine [totally unhistorical]
                            Gunfight at the OK Corral [also not very historical]
                            Wyatt Earp better than the other two
                            Tombstone my personal favorite.
I am sure there others too, but I don't know them.

Offline fastolfrus

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2011, 09:39:30 PM »
I also seem to remember William Hartnell in a Dr Who episode....
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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2011, 11:48:42 PM »
William Hartnell WAS the first Doctor Who..........  :D
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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2011, 11:59:08 PM »
Hour of the Gun with James Gardner and Jason Robards is another.

I can't remember how historical the gunfight is. Haven't seen it for years. I'm not in it so much for the history, though. That isn't what sticks in my mind. The characters and the story are what make these films. Victor Mature, Jason Robards, Val Kilmer and Dennis Quaid were all brilliant Doc Hollidays each in their own ways. Can't say I really care for Kirk Douglas in the roll, though.
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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2011, 12:15:26 AM »
....and don't forget the Star Trek version...............

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2011, 02:13:27 AM »
Have to go with Tombstone.
If it's not historical, that the way it should be.
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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2011, 08:28:24 AM »
Tombstone, cracking acting and a good blokey film :D

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2011, 08:53:50 AM »
Tombstone, cracking acting and a good blokey film :D

Seconded :)

The Costner version is probably more accurate!  lol
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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2011, 07:44:47 PM »
Marine,
It's from The Man who Shot Liberty Valance.  "Whne the legend becomes fact, print the legend."

Offline Jim French

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2011, 07:47:48 PM »
I do remember the Star Trekversion, Joroas.  I also ran into the Hugh O'Brian TV version yesterday.
And there was one from the old Walter Cronkite series You Are There.
But I still like the Tombstoneversion.

Offline Bugsda

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2011, 10:03:34 PM »
Tombstone without a doubt  8)

I think it's the more accurate version too, it tallies pretty much with the contemporary newspaper reports I've read.

And Holliday actually said "you're a daisy if you do" and "I'm your Huckleberry", brilliant bloke, if you can stand the coughing  lol
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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2011, 10:05:42 PM »
Tombstone without a doubt  8)

I think it's the more accurate version too, it tallies pretty much with the contemporary newspaper reports I've read.

And the fascial hair was way better than any of the others :D

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2011, 10:09:19 PM »
And the fascial hair was way better than any of the others :D

Yep! Not in the Gettysburg league but fine victorian face furniture none the less  :D

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2011, 10:12:07 PM »
Yep! Not in the Gettysburg league but fine victorian face furniture none the less  :D

Arhhh, now you see I prefer the elegance of the well tended and waxed moustache and sideburns than the unkempt and unruly full facial beard. ;)

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Re: Best version of the shootout at the OK Corral.
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2011, 10:18:40 PM »
It takes a real man to wear a privet hedge on his chin  lol

 

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