The setting matches many of the similar gritty movies of the late 60's and early 70's. However, much like theses same types of movies, it needs to be viewed as comparable to a comic book or a simple diversion vs. any type of historically accurate story or even a good action film. The only thing this film includes that is something better than Tombstone is the background of Wyatt offering Ike a bounty reward and not being able to deliver.
Another reviewer points out the film writer's desire to show the Earps in a negative light...and thus, supposedly a more "realistic" depiction. It may be true that dime novels and films have portrayed Holiday and the Earps as unrealistic "hero" characters, but they were also not outright murderers. The truth is somewhere in between with a group of men trying to make a civilized life and future for themselves in a time and place when and where civilized society barely existed.
Keach's acting Skills are not strong in this film. Faye Dunaway is the best actor in this film, but that is not saying much. Overall this film is weak, so watch at your own risk.
Another reviewer points out the film writer's desire to show the Earps in a negative light...and thus, supposedly a more "realistic" depiction. It may be true that dime novels and films have portrayed Holiday and the Earps as unrealistic "hero" characters, but they were also not outright murderers. The truth is somewhere in between with a group of men trying to make a civilized life and future for themselves in a time and place when and where civilized society barely existed.
Keach's acting Skills are not strong in this film. Faye Dunaway is the best actor in this film, but that is not saying much. Overall this film is weak, so watch at your own risk.