Wyatt Earp (1994)

Wyatt Earp is a movie about a man and his family. The movie shows us the good times and the bad times of one of the West's most famous individuals.

Director:

Lawrence Kasdan

Writers:

Dan Gordon, Lawrence Kasdan

Stars:

Kevin Costner, Dennis Quaid, Gene Hackman

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Costner	...	Wyatt Earp
Dennis Quaid	...	Doc Holliday
Gene Hackman	...	Nicholas Earp
David Andrews	...	James Earp
Linden Ashby	...	Morgan Earp
Jeff Fahey	...	Ike Clanton
Joanna Going	...	Josie Marcus
Mark Harmon	...	Sheriff Johnny Behan
Michael Madsen	...	Virgil Earp
Catherine O'Hara	...	Allie Earp
Bill Pullman	...	Ed Masterson
Isabella Rossellini	...	Big Nose Kate
Tom Sizemore	...	Bat Masterson
JoBeth Williams	...	Bessie Earp
Mare Winningham	...	Mattie Blaylock

Storyline

Wyatt Earp is a movie about a man and his family. The movie shows us the good times and the bad times of one of the West's most famous individuals.

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Plot Keywords:

wyatt earp | marriage | marshal | gunslinger | fistfight | 

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Taglines:

The epic story of love and adventure in a lawless land.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography | Romance | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for strong gunfights, some language and sensuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

24 June 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Wyatt Earp - Das Leben einer Legende

Filming Locations:

777 Ranch, Hermosa, South Dakota, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$63,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$25,052,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Tig Productions, Kasdan Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

191 min 212 min (extended edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

For the movie, Wyatt Earp's actual 6 shooter was loaned by the Earp museum and used in some scenes during a number of close-ups.

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Goofs

When Wyatt is refereeing the boxing fight, there are American flags present that show all fifty stars, which obviously was not around at the time.

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Quotes

John Shanssey: Doc...
Doc Holliday: John.
John Shanssey: Doc, this here is Wyatt Earp.
Doc Holliday: Wyatt Earp... I've heard that name before. Can't remember where, but it wasn't good.

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Connections

Referenced in Knocked Up (2007)

User Reviews

Long let his legend be told. Worthwhile western epic.

Director Lawrence Kasdan gives us three hours of wild west adventure, rugged romance and plenty of gunfire. An almost excellent script from Kasden and Dan Gordon that is put to the test by a talented ensemble cast. The life and legend of Earp and his family proves very interesting, although taking a back seat to the film TOMBSTONE.

Kevin Coster does a good job as the famed lawman, but seems a little less powerful compared to the image of Earp in our minds. Dennis Quaid gives us a different slant on Doc Holiday. One of his better roles. Other fine performances are logged in by Mark Harmon, Catherine O'Hara, Gene Hackman, Bill Pullman, Michael Madsen, Tom Sizemore, Tea Leoni, Martin Kove and Joanna Going.

Maybe a half hour too long, but this movie is more than your average western. Relax and enjoy a very good version of the life of Wyatt Earp.