A Single Tombstone Line Explains Wyatt Earp Better Than Any Western in Movie History

Numerous movies have told the stories of Wyatt Earp and his friend, Doc Holliday. But when it comes to bringing this history to the big screen, none have achieved the same popularity as Tombstone. A key to its success is that the film focuses on being entertaining, even if it doesn’t stick perfectly to the historical facts. Ultimately, a single, memorable line delivered by Kurt Russell reveals why Tombstone is the only Western that really gets Wyatt Earp.







