Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Seen it?1957 | 123 min | Western
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
Lawman Wyatt Earp and outlaw Doc Holliday form an unlikely alliance which culminates in their participation in the legendary Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 86K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Sturges
- Burt LancasterMarshal Wyatt Earp
- Kirk DouglasDr. John 'Doc' Holliday
- Jo Van FleetKate Fisher
- Rhonda FlemingLaura Denbow
- John IrelandJohnny Ringo
- Lyle BettgerIke Clanton
- Frank FaylenSheriff Cotton Wilson
- Earl HollimanDeputy Sheriff Charles 'Charlie' Bassett
- Ted de CorsiaShanghai Pierce
- Dennis HopperBilly Clanton