'Doc'

'Doc' (1971)

  • 50% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 55% of users liked it
    (152 ratings)

Most westerns wrap their stories, legends really, with a light clothing of history and period. Any history found in them is usually a mix of legend and fantasy. By way of contrast, in this film, an attempt is made to accurately portray the lives and persons of Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, and the… More

R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By
Immy Humes, Frank Perry
Written By
Pete Hamill
Genres
Documentary, Western
In Theaters
Aug 1, 1971 Limited
On DVD
Dec 3, 1996
United Artists

Critic Reviews

  • Howard Thompson, New York Times

    Doc misfires. Too bad. this picture is loaded with talent and potential.

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    The movie really does give you a sense of inhabiting the West.

  • , TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Director Perry is only moderately capable of handling the talents in a film which is either meditative or boring, depending on how it is viewed.

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    A strange and enjoyable little take on an oft-told tale.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ken S


    One of the best versions of the classic Doc Holiday & Wyatt Earp story. Stacy Keach is awesome as always. One of the favorites of the Coen Brothers.

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