Did the Wild West actually exist?

The 1860s and the 1890s gave birth to the period known as the Wild West and laid a foundation to its ensuing mythology. It was an era of cowboys, Indians, pioneers, outlaws and gunslingers brought together by the purposes of expansion, defense, greed and reinvention.

Which movie is better Tombstone vs Wyatt Earp?

To the question of which is better, Tombstone easily walks away with the crown. A great script and performances – especially from a scene-stealing Val Kilmer – make it the more entertaining biopic, while Wyatt Earp feels leaden and bloated, which isn’t helped by its 3-hour plus runtime.

Which Wyatt Earp movie is more accurate?

Logically, 1946’s My Darling Clementine should be the most accurate telling of the Gunfight Behind the O.K. Corral, since Wyatt Earp shared his memories with friend and director John Ford. For entertainment value, it may be the best film on the subject, but it ain’t history.

Who played Doc Holliday the best?

Though many actors have solid performances within it, Val Kilmer’s Doc Holliday is a standout role. 1993’s Tombstone is a top-notch Western, and Val Kilmer’s performance as real-life gunslinger Doc Holliday is a vital part of what makes it so good.

Are there any real western Cowboys in movies?

For that matter many of the movie stuntmen, extras, horsemen, etc. were real Western cowboys (like Ben Johnson and Slim Pickens later on or Gary Cooper for that matter who grew up on a Montana ranch.)

What is the Best Western movie of all time?

Top 20 Greatest Western Movies of All Time (The Ultimate List) 1 1. Unforgiven (1992) R | 130 min | Drama, Western. 2 2. The Searchers (1956) 3 3. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) 4 4. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) 5 5. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

What are the Best Western movies by Kevin Costner?

Open range by Kevin Costner : Dances with the wolves may be the best film by Kevin costner, But this is truly a marvelous western movie by him. The last 30 mins of this movie are truly amazing. An old fashioned western movie indeed. 3.

What are the best historically accurate Westerns?

The Absolute Best Historically Accurate Westerns When Hollywood got It right. 1 The Covered Wagon (1923) The Covered Wagon was the template for every Western ever filmed since its release…. Not only is every scene classic, it was 2 Brigham Young (1940) 3 Cimarron (1931) 4 Shane (1951) 5 Monte Walsh (1970)