Tombstone
“Every town has a story. Tombstone has a legend.”
Synopsis
Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.
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"Tombstone (1993)" Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-27
Top Cast
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Kurt Russell
Wyatt Earp
Val Kilmer
Doc Holliday
Michael Biehn
Johnny Ringo
Powers Boothe
Curly Bill
Robert John Burke
Frank McLaury
Dana Delany
Josephine
Sam Elliott
Virgil Earp
Stephen Lang
Ike Clanton
Terry O'Quinn
Mayor Clum
Joanna Pacula
Kate
Bill Paxton
Morgan Earp
Jason Priestley
Billy Breckenridge
Michael Rooker
Sherman McMasters
Jon Tenney
Behan
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Mattie Earp
Billy Zane
Mr. Fabian
Buck Taylor
Turkey Creek Jack Johnson
Harry Carey Jr.
Marshall Fred White
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$73.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.93x
+$48.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George P. Cosmatos
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Jarre
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Tombstone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $73.2M
- Production Studios
- Cinergi Pictures, Alphaville Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George P. Cosmatos
Kevin Jarre
Bruce Broughton
William A. Fraker, Lenny Hirschfield
Harvey Rosenstock, Roberto Silvi, Frank J. Urioste
Sean Daniel, Buzz Feitshans, James Jacks, Bob Misiorowski, Andrew G. Vajna
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Daniel
Producer
James Jacks
Producer
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
George P. Cosmatos
Director
Catherine Hardwicke
Production Design
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Bob Misiorowski
Producer
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Kevin Jarre
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tombstone
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What is Tombstone about?
Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.
Who directed Tombstone?
Tombstone was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
Who stars in Tombstone?
The principal cast of Tombstone includes Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn, Powers Boothe, Robert John Burke.
When was Tombstone released and how long is it?
Tombstone was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tombstone?
Tombstone had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $73.2M at the worldwide box office (2.93 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Tombstone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tombstone was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tombstone?
Tombstone holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).