Kurt Russell played the role of Wyatt Earp in “Tombstone” but had in fact been acting since the 1960s when he played his first role in an episode of “Dennis the Menace”. It wasn’t until the 80s when Russel really started to have star power which coincided with his meeting Goldie Hawn.
Kurt Russell played the role of Jimmy Harrell in the movie “Deepwater Horizon” alongside Mark Wahlberg. Directed by Peter Berg, it tells the story of the BP oil spill of April 2010, the worst in American history. He also starred in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2” which was released in 2017. Another recent notable role of his is Martin Sr. in the movie “Crypto”.
Box Office Buoyed by Record Second-Week Sales
For a classic Western released in the middle of the 1990s, Tombstone was an astonishing success. Positive reviews buoyed ticket sales. Released on December 25, 1993, you may recall, it racked up $56.5 million in domestic ticket sales.
Opening weekend at the box office, it brought in $6.5 million, landing it in 3rd place. That great feat was only outdone by the following week’s ticket sales. In a rare and exceptional feat, Tombstone’s second weekend at the box office increased by 35 percent! It brought in $8.7 million on its second weekend. It was the 20th best-grossing film of 1993.
The Horses of Tombstone
Horses provided the ‘90s classic film Tombstone a genuine Western presence. A veritable equestrian herd joined the actors on the set. In total, 123 horses were employed and were treated humanely. Though there are many scenes featuring horses rearing and falling, each fall and rear was performed by horses trained in those stunts. During gunfight scenes, quarter loads were used to reduce noise. Also, horses’ ears were protected by cotton.
In a particular scene, a horse jumps through a window. The horse was carefully trained. In the movie, it is seen leaping into a saloon through a glass window, but it wasn’t a real glass window. Instead, candy glass was used, which is a breakable material that shatters easily but contains no sharp edges and therefore, no threat of cutting the animal. For the scenes that involved galloping at fast paces, the grounds were previously inspected to be clear of dangerous objects.
Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer was considered to have the standout performance in "Tombstone" with his role as Doc Holliday. Perhaps this was down to his meticulous learning of Doc’s accent and a perfectly executed quick draw.
As an actor in Hollywood, he had a bit of a reputation around the time this movie was made, but over the years those issues seem to have faded. He remains one of the most well-respected actors in Hollywood.
Jason Priestley
Jason is with no doubt a 1990s sweetheart with his lead role on "Beverly Hills 90210". In "Tombstone" he played the role of Billy Breckinridge, an appearance he is, unfortunately, less appreciated for. His voice has been used in several animated movies over the years and he is no stranger to ongoing TV shows.
In 2020 Jason starred in the movie "Dear Christmas" and the Animated movie "Corner Gas". He is well known for his directing abilities and had directed in recent years a number of episodes of "Private Eyes" and "The Night Shift".