Kurt Russell revealed in a resurfaced interview that he and the late Val Kilmer exchanged rather dark gifts after filming 1993's 'Tombstone' together.
Charismatic and versatile, he also won praise for memorable roles as Iceman in 'Top Gun' and Doc Holliday in 'Tombstone,' but his unpredictable behavior ruffled some feathers in Hollywood.
"Say when..." With the tragic loss of the great Val Kilmer, it makes sense to look back on a career-defining role and moment in cinematic and cultural history with Tombstone. In 1993, Val Kilmer was already one of Hollywood's brightest stars,
The late Val Kilmer always added idiosyncrasies to his lead turns, but he was even more effective in roles like Doc Holliday.
I’m your Huckleberry,’ he said in an echo of the figure from Mark Twain who inspired him throughout his career.
Russell, who played American lawman and folk hero Wyatt Earp alongside Kilmer’s acclaimed portrayal of the dentist-turned-gunslinger Doc Holliday in the 1993 classic, said he wanted to get something for his co-star to show his appreciation.
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Kilmer: "I wish that I loved more. I want to be a better person. I try to figure that out, every day, how to be more grateful."
In Michael Mann's crime thriller, Kilmer plays Chris Shiherlis, a skilled thief entangled in a high-stakes, cat-and-mouse game with the LAPD. The film is acclaimed for its intense action sequences and deep character development.