When it comes to iconic films from the ’90s, few can match the impact of the western classic, Tombstone. The portrayal of the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp, played by Kurt Russell, alongside Val Kilmer’s unforgettable Doc Holliday, captivated audiences and brought the Old West to life in a way that still resonates today. With an impressive cast including Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, and Dana Delany, it’s no surprise that the film is filled with unforgettable lines that echo through time.
Even though Tombstone is set in the 1880s, its dialogue remains timeless, reminding us of the gritty yet fascinating tales of the Wild West. Delve into these memorable quotes from Wyatt, Doc, and the colorful characters of Tombstone, Arizona. And if you’re eager for more thrilling quotes, check out our collection from other adventurous films like Star Wars, Die Hard, and The Princess Bride.
Quotes from Wyatt Earp
- “Are you going to act or just stand there and bleed?”
- Doc: “Well, Clanton, you called down the thunder, and now you’ve got it! (shows badge) You see that?”
Wyatt: “It says United States Marshal!” Clanton: “Wyatt, please, I…”
Wyatt: “Look at Stilwell there, Ike. That’s your fate! The Cowboys are done for, you hear? I see a red sash, I’ll kill the man wearing it! So, run. Run, you coward! Tell the others the law’s coming. I’m coming, and hell’s coming with me!” - “I don’t think you’re arresting us today, Behan.”
- Doc: “Seems my hypocrisy is boundless.”
Wyatt: “Doc, you’re not a hypocrite; you just like to sound like one.” - “The fight’s started! Either get in or get lost.”
- “During my time in those cow towns, I was involved in one shooting — just one! A man lost his life because of me. You have no idea what that feels like, and believe me, you don’t want to know!”
- “Draw that smoke wagon and see what happens!”
- Johnny Tyler: “For a man without a gun, you sure talk a lot.”
Wyatt: “No need for a gun to take down a fool like you.” - “How did we end up in this mess?”
- (To Josephine) “I’ve got nothing left to give you. No pride, no dignity, no money. I don’t even know how we’ll survive, but I promise to love you for the rest of your life.” (they kiss)
- Wyatt: “How are we feeling today, Doc?”
Doc: “I’m dying. How about you?”
Wyatt: “Pretty much the same.” - Wyatt: “I did my duty; now I want to move on with my life. I’m heading to Tombstone.”
Crawley Drake: “Ah, to strike it rich, huh? Just remember, every rich man carries a guilty conscience.”
Wyatt: “Already have a guilty conscience. Might as well enjoy the money, too. Good day.” - “I spent my life not knowing what I wanted, just chasing my tail. And now, for the first time, I know exactly what I want and who. That’s the damnable misery of it.”
- “You die first, got it? Your pals may get me in a rush, but not before I make your head into a canoe, you understand?”
- (After seeing a performance at the Bird Cage Theatre)
Wyatt: “I wonder who the devil was?” (Josephine reveals herself)
Wyatt: “Well, I’ll be damned.”
Doc: “You may indeed, sir, if you get lucky.”
Quotes from Doc Holliday
- “I stand corrected, Wyatt. You’re a solid oak.”
- “Maybe poker isn’t your game. How about a spelling contest?”
- Wyatt: “What makes a man like Ringo, Doc?”
Doc: “A man like Ringo has a huge void in him. He can never kill enough, or steal enough, or inflict enough pain to fill it.”
Wyatt: “What does he need?”
Doc: “Revenge.”
Wyatt: “For what?”
Doc: “Being born.” - (After shooting Johnny Ringo) “You’re no daisy! Not even close. Poor soul, you were just too high-strung.”
- Wyatt: “How many cards do you want?”
Doc: “I don’t want to play anymore.”
Wyatt: “How many?”
Doc: “You’re the most stubborn, deluded man I’ve ever known.”
Wyatt: “I call. (looks at Doc’s cards) You win.”
Doc: “You’re the only one who ever gave me hope.” - “I’m your huckleberry.”
- Turkey Creek Jack: “Doc, you should be in bed. What are you doing this for, anyway?”
Doc: “Wyatt Earp is my friend.”
Turkey Creek Jack: “I have plenty of friends.”
Doc: “I don’t.” - “Nonsense, I’ve barely begun to defile myself.”
- (To a card player accusing him of cheating) “Why Ed, does this mean we’re not friends anymore? You know, Ed, if I thought you weren’t my friend… I just don’t think I could bear it!”
- Billy Clanton: “It’s the drunk piano player. You’re so wasted you can’t hit anything.” (draws a knife)
Doc: (draws a second gun) “I have two guns, one for each of you.” - Doc: “What did you ever want?”
Wyatt: “Just a normal life.”
Doc: “There’s no normal life, Wyatt; it’s just life. Move forward.”
Wyatt: “I don’t know how.”
Doc: “You do. Say goodbye to me. Go after that spirited actress and make her yours. Live every moment. Live, Wyatt. Live for me. If you were ever my friend, leave now. Please.”
Wyatt: “Thanks for always being there, Doc.” - “Make no mistake; he’s not after revenge. It’s a reckoning he seeks.”
- Johnny: “And you must be Doc Holliday.”
Doc: “That’s the rumor.”
Johnny: “Are you retired?”
Doc: “Not me, I’m in my prime.”
Johnny: “Yeah, you look it.” - Doc: “Look, darling, Johnny Ringo. The deadliest gunslinger since Wild Bill. What do you think, should I hate him?”
Big Nose Kate: “You don’t even know him.”
Doc: “True, but there’s something about him. Something in his eyes that reminds me of… me. No, I’m sure of it, I hate him.” - Billy Clanton: “Do you know any Stephen Foster?”
Doc: (annoyed) “What?”
Billy: “Stephen Foster. ‘Oh, Susannah,’ ‘Camptown Races.’”
Doc: “This is a nocturne.”
Billy: (confused) “A what?”
Doc: “A nocturne! You know, Frederic freaking Chopin?” - “Clearly, Mr. Ringo is educated. Now, I truly despise him.”
- “My hypocrisy has its limits.”
Other Notable Quotes
- Josephine: “I’m a woman; I enjoy men. If that makes me unladylike, then so be it. At least I’m honest.”
Wyatt: “You’re unique, no arguing that. But you’re a lady, no doubt about it. I’d swear to it.” - Wyatt: “You could have been hurt or killed back there.”
Josephine: “It was fun though, wasn’t it?”
Wyatt: “You’d risk your life for fun?”
Josephine: “Wouldn’t you?” - Josephine: (eyeing Wyatt) “Interesting scene. Who’s that tall drink of water?”
Mr. Fabian: “My dear, you’re gazing at the quintessential frontier type. Note the lean silhouette. Sun-kissed eyes, sharp as a hawk. He embodies both predator and prey.”
Josephine: “I want one.”
Mr. Fabian: “Happy hunting.” - “Look at the stars. You gaze up and think, ‘God made all this and remembered to create a little speck like me.’ It’s quite flattering.” — Morgan Earp
- “I want your blood. I want your soul. And I want them both right now!” — Johnny Ringo
- “Remember how people say they see a bright light before they die? It’s not true. I can’t see a damn thing.” — Morgan Earp
- “It’s in the Bible, Revelations: Behold the pale horse. The man that sat on him was death, and Hell followed with him.” — Johnny Ringo
- Florentino: “He’s talking crazy… something about a sick horse coming to get us.”
Johnny Ringo: “That’s not what he said, you ignorant fool. Your Spanish is worse than your English.” - Sherman McMasters: “If they were my brothers, I’d want revenge too.”
- Curly Bill Brocius: “You know what I’d do? I’d take that deal and crawl away, then shoot that ol’ Devil in the rear. What about you, Juanito?”
Johnny Ringo: “I already did.” - “Wyatt and Josie shared many adventures. Through thick and thin, they never left each other’s side. Wyatt Earp passed away in Los Angeles in 1929. Among his pallbearers were early western stars Tom Mix and William S. Hart. Tom Mix wept.” — Narrator
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In summary, Tombstone remains a beloved film for its engaging characters and memorable dialogue. The quotes from Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, in particular, continue to resonate, highlighting themes of friendship, duty, and the harsh realities of life in the Old West.