They then proceed to massacre the assembled policemen in retribution for killing two of their fellow gang members. In 1879, members of an outlaw gang known to wear red sashes called the Cowboys, led by "Curly Bill" Brocius, ride into a Mexican town and interrupt a local police officer's wedding. The film has become a cult classic since its release. Particular praise went towards Val Kilmer's memorable performance as the hard-drinking Doc Holliday. Critical reception was generally positive, with the acting, directing, and story receiving praise. Six months later, the similarly themed film Wyatt Earp was released with far less commercial success. The film was a financial success, and for the Western genre, it ranks number 16 in the list of highest-grossing films since 1979. Tombstone was released by Hollywood Pictures in theatrical wide release in the United States on December 25, 1993, grossing $73.2 million worldwide. It depicts several Western outlaws and lawmen, such as Wyatt Earp, William Brocius, Johnny Ringo, and Doc Holliday. The film is loosely based on real events that took place in the 1880s in Southeast Arizona, including the Gunfight at the O.K. Cosmatos, written by Kevin Jarre (who was also the original director, but was replaced early in production ), and starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, with Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, and Dana Delany in supporting roles, as well as narration by Robert Mitchum. Tombstone is a 1993 American Western film directed by George P.
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