But have you ever wondered why Doc Holliday is called a “lunger” by the people of Tombstone?
It’s a historical term, but one loaded with plenty of Old West meaning.
In this case, it’s also a reflection on his Old West reputation.
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“I’m your huckleberry.”
To add insult to injury, Big Nose Kate (Joanna Pacula) left him behind as well.
In fact,the real-life Doc Holliday died from only six years afterthe famed Gunfight at the O.K.
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Corralat only 36 years old.
He would much rather go down swinging than in a hospital bed.
But even considering all those other pictures, there’s no Val Kilmer role quite like Doc Holliday inTombstone.
It’s hard to think of anyone else playing this particular role in this particular picture.
There’s a reason that we’re still talking aboutTombstoneover 30 years later.
As Doc says in the film, “I’m in my prime.”
A successful lawman’s plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona are disrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating.
Kilmer likely didn’t realize how right he was.
