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Tombstone

Name: Tombstone
Director: George P. Cosmatos
Released: 1993
Duration: 130 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1993

Director

George P. Cosmatos

Runtime

130 minutes

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Tombstone exemplifies traditional Western genre filmmaking that emphasizes masculine ability to act and historical homogeneity. It centers on archetypal heroism and physical spectacle while exploring a personal code of honor. However, it does not introduce diverse perspectives or challenge historical stereotypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tombstone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.

How does Tombstone portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on masculine brotherhood and male-driven conflicts. Female characters serve mainly as emotional anchors rather than independent agents.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tombstone?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, following traditional Western genre conventions. It lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity.

How does Tombstone represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional Western values of honor and law. It explores moral relativism through the protagonist's journey from lawman to vigilante.

Does Tombstone include disability representation?

Minimal

Doc Holliday’s tuberculosis is used to emphasize his tragic, operatic nature. This portrayal leans into the 'tragic figure' stereotype rather than a nuanced exploration of his condition.

Present on Screen

The film delves into moral relativism through the protagonist's transformation from a lawman to a vigilante.
It offers a compelling, operatic portrayal of a character dealing with chronic illness.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, sticking to a predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon cast.
Female characters are confined to supportive or domestic roles with limited independence.
The film operates within a strictly straight-centered framework, excluding LGBTQ+ representation.
Disability is portrayed through a tragic stereotype rather than a nuanced exploration of the individual's experience.

Official Synopsis

Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

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