Gunfight at OK Corral Ashley

In the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Wyatt Earp, a marshal, and Doc Holiday, a gambler and former dentist, work together to keep the town safe against the ranchers: the Clanton family. They exemplify a typical sidekick and alpha-male cowboy relationship. However, it is difficult to determine who plays which role. In movies like The Searchers the sidekick is clearly identifiable. Ethan Edwards is the strong, independent and forceful alpha male who is aided by Martin. Martin is clearly younger, less experienced, and rarely helpful. In Gunfight at the O.K Corral, both men have a reputation of skill and strength, live somewhat introverted lives, and act in accordance to their own moral compass. Wyatt seeks justice for the town and strives to make it a safe place to live. He leaves the women he wants to marry to fight alongside his brothers. In addition, he is an excellent shot. What may prevent him from being the alpha male cowboy is that he gives up being a marshal to head to California. He chooses to get married instead of live his life of justice. Doc Holiday also is an excellent shot. He has a reputation around town for shooting drunks. He has a lover but they have a dysfunctional relationship and they never marry. He seeks to protect Wyatt and wants to make sure that he does not die. What could potentially prevent Doc from being the alpha male cowboy is that he is sickly and has a terrible cough. Unlike earlier movies, this film is ambiguous as to who the sidekick is and who the alpha male is.