Both Costner andRussell have starred in several Western movies, withTombstonebeing one of Russell’s best to date.

It was only a matter of time that the two Western icons came head to head.

Russell’s Earp inTombstonewas charismatic and gave a more fun performance.

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Ultimately,Wyatt Earpwon the costume battle because it had a much bigger production budget compared toTombstone.

The rather sizable difference in this area is reflected by the two movies' respective reputations.

Tim Fellingham as Wyatt Earp in Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War

Tombstone chronicles legendary marshal Wyatt Earp and his brothers as they seek fortune in a prosperous mining town. Forced to confront a gang threatening the community, Earp joins forces with the infamous Doc Holliday, highlighting a tense battle between lawmen and outlaws in the American West.

Doc Holidays trains a gun in Tombstone

Kurt Russell’s Wyatt Earp lights a cigar in Tombstone

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