'Doc' (1971)
Frank Perry
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"Doc" is a revisionist Western film directed by Frank Perry, released in 1971. It presents a gritty and unconventional portrayal of the legendary figures involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, focusing on Doc Holliday and his friendship with Wyatt Earp. In the film, Doc Holliday (played by Stacy Keach) travels to Tombstone, Arizona, accompanied by Katie Elder (played by Faye Dunaway), a prostitute. Doc is suffering from tuberculosis, complicating their journey. Upon arrival, he reunites with his old friend Wyatt Earp (portrayed by Harris Yulin), who is engaged in conflict with the Clanton gang. The film builds tension leading up to the infamous gunfight, capturing the complexities and realities of their lives rather than glorifying the legends.