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6.1 / 10(7 votes)IMDbNR19421h 19mUnited States of America

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die

“The Bullet-Riddled Story Of The Man Too Tough For Dodge City!”

Synopsis

Uneven version of Wyatt Earp vs. the Clanton Gang with a little romance thrown in haphazardly.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 13, 1942

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William C. McGann
Screenplay & Story
Edward E. Paramore Jr., Albert S. Le Vino
Original Score
Gerard Carbonara
Original Title
Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 19m
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William C. McGann

Screenplay & Story

Edward E. Paramore Jr., Albert S. Le Vino, Charles Reisner, Walter Noble Burns, Dean Riesner

Original Score & Music

Gerard Carbonara

Director of Photography

Russell Harlan

Film Editing

Sherman A. Rose

Producers

Harry Sherman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Walter Noble Burns

Department Leadership Roster

Russell Harlan

Russell Harlan

Director of Photography

Earl Moser

Costume Design

Sherman A. Rose

Editor

William C. McGann

Director

Edward E. Paramore Jr.

Screenplay

Albert S. Le Vino

Screenplay

Harry Sherman

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die about?

Uneven version of Wyatt Earp vs. the Clanton Gang with a little romance thrown in haphazardly.

Who directed Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die?

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die was directed by William C. McGann.

Who stars in Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die?

The principal cast of Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die includes Richard Dix, Kent Taylor, Edgar Buchanan, Frances Gifford, Don Castle.

When was Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die released and how long is it?

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.

Who composed the musical score for Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die was composed by Gerard Carbonara.

Is Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die based on a book or true story?

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Walter Noble Burns".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die?

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).