Michael Biehn becoming Johnny Ringo and his favorite moment of his acting career
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- Michael Biehn discusses how he was approached with the script of Tombstone and his decision to become Johnny Ringo at the 2014 Comic Con in Phoenix. Surprisingly his first choice of character to play was Doc Holliday.
He also describes his favorite scene of Tombstone and his most memorable moment as an actor.
At the end of the video i have placed the scene he describes and the moment he claims is his favorite as an actor.
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Would you like to see more Tombstone or Western content? Let me know any of your suggestions.
Love Tombstone!
I would love to see more western content especially when you juxtapose a movie with the actual events.
@Krazylegs75 More Tombstone! Would be great if you could do something similar where you show an interview with Val Kilmer along with some movie footage! Great post, first one I have seen like it! 💜
Always more Tombstone & Deadwood too!
Krazylegs75 have you covered any of the Young Guns movies?
How many true western movie lovers are still watching Toumbstone in 2023?
@Michael Cass A top ten western, and that says a lot.As there were so many.Superb acting. At least 6 or 7 actors should have been nominated for an award. Truly, a classic.
I'm your Huckleberry
@@joekerr1763 we started a game we never got to finish.playing for blood remember?? Lol best line in the movie.
@@mitchellmarcus4843
"Oh, I was only foolin' about."
"I wasn't."
@@mitchellmarcus4843
I have to say my favorite line in the movie, hard as it is to choose one, would be the exchange between one of the Cowboys and Doc.
"It's the drunken piano player. He's so drunk he's probably seeing double."
"Well I have two guns, one for each of ya."
I met Michael Biehn while driving a limo gig in Pittsburgh. We were scheduled to pick up actors at the airport as they arrived for the "ComiCon" convention. He was absolutely incredible. Very engaging, talkative, polite, humble and kind. At the end of the ride to the convention hotel, I asked Michael for his autograph on my "Tombstone" DVD. He graciously signed it, "I want your blood. - Michael Biehn"
Sooo Cool 😎
You had it on you?
"All right Lunger. Let's do it"...the eyes. That final confrontation between Holiday and Ringo Easily the best sequence in the entire movie. I must have see this movie 20 times or more and it never gets old.
It was also Michael Biehn's favourite part of the movie.
@@AlanSmitheeman When Ringo makes that little blink/twitch of his eye, he KNOWS he is going to die.
Exactly… the change in mood… the change in expression and voice. Brilliant.
Followed by Holliday’s: “Say when.”
It took me several views to realize just how good Miehn's performance as Johnny Ringo is. He's not spotlighted, he's all in black, not big or hulking, and he plays the role perfectly as a venomous, sociopathic stone cold killer. Doc Holliday would not have been perfect without the perfectly, subtly brilliant foil of Johnny Ringo.
Miehns?
Kilmer and biehn really stole the show, kilmer should have gotten an oscar for his masterfull performance.
Agreed
alcott devalte Also agree 👍👍
I disagree. Kilmer and Biehn were both outstanding in the movie but Russell was the man. The movie would have been nothing without his great performance.
@@MikeyD22 The "Hell's coming with me..." scene sends shivers down my spine every time I watch it.
Excellent acting by all in that movie but I have to agree those two stood above the rest.
He was amazing as Ringo. He added so much depth to the Ringo character. Ringo was easy root for even if was a villain. The perfect antithesis to Kilmer's Holliday.
I don’t understand why this guy never became a bigger star. He had so many solid performances ... abyss, aliens, tombstone, terminator ...
Became alcoholic, unfortunately, wrecked his career.
@@audie2574 I've never heard anything like that before ! There's lots drugs and alcohol in Hollywood,,
Another movie that he was in, called Time Bomb. I would like to see it again.
Hes not a "Hollywoo" actor, he picks roles that he likes from what I see
@@audie2574 He looks like it in this interview. Very shaky and gaunt.
Kilmer's line, " Whyyy Johnny Ring-o, you look like someone just walked over your grave." and the way he delivered it is my hands down favorite line of the movie.
Kilmer was quite something else in that role
I'll go to my grave saying Michael Biehn is one of the most under-rated actors. His hard work ethic shows by delivering the goods in every role he played.
I met him twice. He was so nice! Second time it was at a bar and we sat at the bar and had beers.Great guy! Really sincere!
Couldn't agree more.
Yes, actors like Michael Biehn and David Morse who play great supporting characters are just awesome actors and have such presence when they are on screen.
Look at his awesome, overlooked performance in The Abyss
he should have been an A list mega star.
One of the best casted movies of all time.
It true with the older movies as will with a cast of Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglass. The best Ringo was of course in the latest movie's with out doubt.
@Kenba Mamba I don't, seriously. Who did (behind the scenes)?
Wait until you see the female remake of it.
Why Jeff Mays, you look like somebody just walked over your grave...
@Kenba Mamba ok. why was the production goign to shit the?
I watched a docu on 'the making of' the other week, just came up in my feed., extra on the DVD i think., the Director/a director was featured. To be honest I don't rememeber really what he said There's no mention of any problems. or of problems resolved.
I think my fav film with Russel is Overboard, you can say Pliskin if you like but I didn't like the way he talked so much, no one talks like that. My fav with Biehn, lead role in K2., supporting actor in the Abyss where he's the ultiamte bass ass nut job marine with sweats, trembles, and deep staring eyes, (and a very decent moustache)
Why am I writing all of this? So when someone does my biography they will have all the info. No speculation, it'll all be there in the youtube comments.
Absolutely 💯
Val and Michael stole this movie. Both should of won Oscars for their incredible performances.
But strangely, neither were nominated.
Very true but steaven lang and powers boothe right up there.
Wrong, Kurt's stache did that.
I always liked how Ringo sarcastically sways his head side to side as he says well...i didn't think you had it in you! Then look in his eyes when he realizes its not Wyatt.
MY FAVORITE PART OF THAT SCENE....because at first, once he realizes it's Doc Holliday, he tries to talk his way out of it, because he actually is afraid of him.
Nobody could play Johnny Ringo like him.
His character reminded me of a guy in my old neighborhood that had those crazy eyes who was also a criminal and smart. A hellish combination for the neighbors.
winebox criminal AND smart.....man o man
Exactly he played Ringo perfectly. Val Kilmer was by far the greatest actor in Tombstone. Val Kilmer self admitted that he was given the best lines but he played a gambling drunk who was the fastest draw to perfection
@@RayPat-zt7vk I couldn't agree more.
Agreed. Tombstone was Doc and Ringo's story with a story going on around it.
He killed that role of Johnny Ringo, his character is one of the main reasons i love watching this movie. Him and Val, DAMN the whole cast, the movie is awesome.
I always loved the "all right Lunger" moment. You can tell he knows his time is up but tries to put on a brave face.
'Fight's not with you Holliday'
'I beg to differ sir'
Same. The blink betrays him. I was so happy to hear him talk about that. He really captured his character's emotions perfectly there.
@@user-nv2wt4hi8t 1 my fav lines.." we started a game we never got to finish "
@@kai1x_ Amazing. Ringo knew that the same man who could use his cup to match the former's skill and intensity with gunplay would be hard pressed not to have the advantage in a 1-1. You could see it in his eyes. And credit to Michael Biehn, an extremely underrated actor, for conveying those subtle tells of reluctance despite the last 2/3rds of the movie seeing his character constantly exerting his bravado. 'I was just foolin' about.' 'I wasn't'.
@@user-nv2wt4hi8t fr man so many amazing actors in the cast too.. i remember liking virgil in the movie but doc was always my favourite.. meanwhile ringo was the nemesis yet a to be considered great gunslinger, no match for good ol doc tho ;)
When I watched Tombstone I knew immediately this guy was going to be one of my favorite actors of all time. Michael you are a legend.
watching the film you think michael has to be like that in real life and isn't acting, but he is
He has to be amazing! He’s John Connors father!😂
Johnny ringo, was like docs inner demon on the outside walking and talking
The joker 00 right!
That's why he hated it and wanted to kill it.
Fantastic comment
Oh shit...
Exactly!!
Michael Biehn is just flat out phenomenal. His characterization of the mentally disturbed SEAL in The Abyss was incredible. He always brings amazing depth to every role he plays - what a talent.
The Rock!
Agreed. He always played a brilliant whackadoodle!
So underrated
I was sitting in my seat in the movie theater -SCARED of what that SEAL character might do. 😬 (arm-cutting scene).
Had to remind myself, " it's acting dude" lol
Kelly Williamson “We’re gonna have to take steps...”
Michael Biehn has very expressive eyes that speak volumes. The eyes went through a whole spectrum of emotions during that showdown with Doc. From cocky confidence, to shock, to fear, then accepting his fate, and to a strange dark bottomless pit of doom.... ❤
Michael Biehn comes across as a wonderful and humble human being.
Yes, Allan! Agreed.
No offense, especially since I'm drunk right now, but I think he's loaded here....
He was very likeable in High School too. His brother was also a good guy.
@@cynthiathomas5754 Hi Cynthia, so by that I guess you knew the family, how pleasant it is to hear that a big star such as Michael is indeed (as with his brother) one of the good guys! Thank for sharing.
Honestly, everyone knows Val was brilliant in Tombstone, but as was Michael.
Yeah really underrated.
The hero can only be as great as the villian is dark
LOL. Michael wasn't NEARLY as good as Val in this movie. He was good. Don't get me wrong, but Val should have won something for this movie. Along with Kurt.
They were both brilliant!
Especially when he and Val faced each other for the last time
The scene with them speaking Latin, that was the scene for me.
Very scary. Even Big Nose Kate was getting nervous.
I dont know where he is getting his history. The real Ringo was kind of nothing special and definitely did not speak Latin. That scene was so incredible though. I didn't mind the historical inaccuracies. They made a brilliant interpretation of the story. Legendary acting all around except for the river scene with Kirk. 😆 🤣
That was one of the scenes that set the movie apart from all other westerns
In vino veritas
Dude me too haha. I need a translation+
I met him at a con and he was such a gentle, kind guy. I did pay to meet him after all but he knew I was starstruck and was so lovely. I loved him before but I love him way more after meeting him.
ive only watched the movie Tombstone, about 500 times. Will never be another move with all the actors in the right place at the right time, in their prime
Perfect. Except for Dana Delaney. Stood out as mediocre like a sore thumb.
Ever see The Godfather? I agree this is great but it’s not the only one.
Tombstone is just an awesome movie. One of the great movies of all time. What an assembly of acting talent and they were cast perfectly. Amazing.
I’m pretty er senior now and have seen a LOT of this event in movies and this one is head and shoulders above, mainly due to the actors they picked.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time.
Ringo, Hicks, Reese.... Not to mention all the other action films he made... IMHO the 80s & 90s wouldn't be complete without Biehn.
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He was awesomely unhinged in The Abyss. You could see his character’s psyche disintegrating with each shot he was in.
The Rock!
Coffey was his greatest performance and it was completely overlooked
Somebody wake up Hicks
@@LukeLovesRose I loved him in that role he scared the dickens out of me lol.
You can see that glimmer in Johnny Ringo’s eye at the end when he say’s “let’s do it”, that he knows he is going to die. Beautifully acted by Michael Bien.
Interesting take - I couldn't see that
@@tomlyons3725 Ringo was truly frightened of Doc in that scene, knowing that he bit off a bit more than he could chew. “I was just playin’.” Doc, “ I’m not.”
@@henryrogers5500 never have a gun fight with a terminally ill man
@@henryrogers5500 I don't think he bit off more than he could chew, he didn't seem frightened of Doc earlier. I think it was more the fact that Doc showed up when he prepared to have a walk in the park against Wyatt. When you you have a task and realize it will be a lot harder than you thought it would be, it really messes with your head. So I don't really think it was his skills that failed him in their draw, more the fact that mentally he had already lost before it even started. If he were expecting Doc all along he would probably have a good chance of beating him. Awesome scene to an awesome movie
@@zi326 Interesting take. But, “I was just playin’ about” says it all. Fear. Yes, an awesome movie!
“You smell that Bill? Smells like somebody died”
“Jesus Johnny”
Michael does villains better than I imagined, but I still prefer his hero roles....
terry landess he’s a great character actor. I’d love to see him in more movies these days.
I would agree that Michael and Val really did steal the show the delivery of that lines the facial expressions absolutely masterful in their acting both could have been nominated for an Academy Award
A damn shame and outrage they didn't win Oscars!!!!!
Could? No, *should
I still don't understand WHY Val Kilmer didn't get an oscar for this man!. I'd say this is one of his best acting performance in his career. Best acting and dialogues.
@Dino. In the words of a famous "philosopher" Spike Lee, 'we was robbed' 😁 Kilmer's Doc character does take me back in time to Tombstone.
Political, Unforgiven a great movie which swept the Oscars was not as good a cast or movie as Tombstone. Unfortunately politics play a part in all these award shows.
Maybe his ego at the time...pissed too many people off?
Oscar has nothing to do with meritorious acting. It's politics.
I couldn't begin to count the number of great roles Michael Biehn has had over the years. Brilliant actor.
Ringo goes through a great range of emotions in that scene. Overconfident predator to shock to bargaining to nihilistic madman.
The best modern day western ever made!
Tombstone and HBO's Deadwood.
hiram hacklesworth while Lonesome Dove is good, Deadwood is superior. HBO didn’t have to soften the language or the harshness of the times like Lonesome Dove on network television. Plus LD is pure fiction while Deadwood & Tombstone actually happened.
@hiram hacklesworth Nope!! You know nothing about Deadwood!! The creator David Milch did extensive research on the time period before filming including the language of mining camps. In 19th century mining camps they swore up a storm. Milch added modern cursing so they all didn’t sound like Yosemite Sam. I’m sorry your sensibilities were damaged and couldn’t handle big boy Westerns🤣. The acting, dialogue, cinematography, sets, & cast were the best ever. You obviously don’t know perfection if it bit you in the ass. But don’t take my opinion look up the critical reviews.
Sorry, Pale Rider is number 1, Tombstone is number 2.
I won't argue. But I got it behind Unforgiven. Though I'd sit and watch Tombstone over Unforgiven 9 times out of 10.
"Maybe poker's just not your game, Ike... I know, let's have a spelling contest!"
Hahaha! Greatest line in the movie!
I have watched Tombstone a hundred times and I still belly laugh when I see that scene!!
😂😂🤣🤣😄😄😅😅😆😆
Nope. There are many better lines than that. First off: "I've got 2 guns one for each of ya" (and he proceeds to spin one gun one way and the other the other way). Also "IM COMIN! YOU HEAR!? IM COMIN! AND HELLS COMIN WITH ME" etc. etc. with this movie.
My favorite line was, Why Kate, your not wearin a bussel, how lewd.
Ike's reaction is what makes it better!
Such a great scene, and I think MIchael Biehn is right to be proud of this moment. The range of emotion, from confident delight, to surprise and lack of certainty, and finally crazy self assuredness in response to Holliday's challenge. Such a cool scene, such great performances.
I met Michael Biehn at AwesomeCon in 2019. He’s hands down probably the most nicest, humble and down to earth celebrity I ever met. My brothers and I met him and his wife and we had a conversation for 30minutes about working with James Cameron, Tombstone and Hill Street Blues. He even mentioned that I had beautiful teeth when I smiled. Lol My favorite performances of Biehn is Kyle Reese, Johnny Ringo, Hicks, Bly from The Art of War, and Lt. Coffey in The Abyss.
Michael Biehn was the ultimate psychopath in Tombstone! Those crazy eyes!!! VERY believable portrayal!!!! There is NO ignoring Val Kilmers' contribution!!! He stole the show!!!! Val's performance was sublime. But Michael's was a close second!!! And considering Kurt Russel was forced to not only star in the movie, but also double duty as director (unbeknownst to him beforehand) he did a fantastic job! Honestly, Tombstone is in my top 5! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to your craft. You have brought untold joy to my life because of it! And may I also mention that Stephen Lang's job of portraying Clanton was beyond superb???? He really brings dedication and believability to his roles, whatever they may be!!
Lori Buonamici Kilmer's performance would not have been as good without Bien's own performance. They brought out the best in each other because they both spend time making their performance as close to perfect as possible. Without these two perfectionists the movie would have flopped because none of the other actors brought enough to carry it.
Cant top this comment. Its everything 👑
@@TimDyck Amen! 👑
Everybody on the movie should have received an award, best movie ever.
Tombstone. Christmas 1993
I Agree! You can say Docs the best or Ringos the best.....but everyone did an incredible job in this movie! Kurt Russel (as Wyatt Earp) and Curly Bill did great jobs.... as did Docs Girlfriend....... everyone did a terrific job! CLASSIC MOVIE!!!!
"Well said Mr Billy..
@@huskertailgater Nope. Dana Delaney stuck out like a sore thumb. Two worst casting decisions; her in Tombstone and Maggie Gyllenhaal in The Dark Knight.
It's hard to pick a scene, these two were in so many excellent scenes in the movie. Sublime acting from Michael & Val...
Biehn is great in everything I've seen. I loved his work in the Abyss and Aliens, too. He is correct when he says he and Val stole the show, but even so, it doesn't detract from the outstanding performances from the others. Maybe the finest cast of any move I have ever seen. All good wishes!
I'm disappointed he didn't say a thing about the fancy gun-handling scene in the saloon...him with his gun, and Kilmer with his tin cup.
he talked about it at a different convention, it's a 10 minutes segment, it's very interesting, you can find the video by typing michael biehn cup scene
That was a CLASSIC scene
He's spot on about that change in his face and body language when he said "lets do it".
There was a mania to Johnny in the way that Michael played him that sneaks out right in that moment. He had been trying to talk his way out of a fight with Holliday, but at that moment he realizes that isn't going to be possible, so he lets that bloodthirsty part of himself loose and commits to the fight fully. It's a beautiful moment of acting.
I worked at a movie theater when the film came out, and we'd step into the theater shortly before the film ended to get ready to clean it out after a show. I always went into Tombstone a bit earlier than usual just to see that scene up on the big screen.
@@abrannan Yes! You're exactly right. Hell, if I were Holliday I might have seconds thoughts after that.
It's like "Challenge Accepted". Or just he accepted his fate.
@@leftcoaster67 I've always thought he just accepted his fate.
I love Michael biehn . Watched many of his younger movies from big to small roles . Just a great actor and a really good looking guy
Michael has been in some iconic films over the years.....That final duel between Ringo and Holliday,I call the dance of Death scene,kind of strangely beautiful,and chilling,that look Ringo gets in his eyes,a mix of shock and fear,Michael’s Character ,Ringo,really did look like someone walked over his grave ..Excellent 👍👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👏👏👏
I absolutely LOVE how Doc puts his pistol away just as fast as he pulls it after firing one shot to the head. He knew he had him and that there was no reason to stay guard.
Such great character work by both actors.
The way Doc was mocking and taunting Ringo after he put a hole in his head, while he was gasping for air and stumbling around into eternity where hell had awaited him.
@@henryrogers5500 I also love how when Ringo saw it was Doc, he seemed scared. And then when he realized Doc was challenging him he sort of swallowed his tongue before he accepted. Almost like he knew he was going to die, but couldn't back out.
I love that movie.
@@merisonola I’d say that’s a pretty good take on it. I agree. I’m going to get the DVD!
Yeah... that moment when Johnny Ringo realizes that he's not getting a pass from Doc, he just gets a fire in his eyes and says "Alright lunger... let's do it!" I think he knew that this was most likely it for him.
The scene of the exchange between Holliday and Ringo in Latin - so unexpected. A CLASSIC MOVIE!!!
Biehn is such a terrific actor. One of my all-time favs. He upstaged you-know-who in Alien every time he was on camera.
Kilmer as Doc Holiday was literally his best role in my opinion. I have always liked Michael Beihn he is really great as a villain. Such a great actor))😁
It was always a toss up for me, Kilmer's role in Tombstone or in Salton Sea... I think Tombstone edges it out, but if yall havnt watched Salton Sea, you really should! Vincent D'Onofrio is wicked creepy!
He's perfect and unforgettable in everything, Terminator, Aliens, Tombstone.... just an amazing role call of iconic characters
JONNY RINGO MADE TOMBSTONE
I watch this movie whenever it appears on cable, literally dozens and dozens of times. Usually my girlfriend screams “ Again?” and stomps out of the room! Brilliant actors all but this is Val at his ultimate and IMHO the best acting that I have ever seen.
One of the best scenes in one of the best westerns of all time. I will never understand how Val didn't get nominated for an oscar
It's because the Academy is shit.
Tombstone is my favorite movie. It has one of the greatest collections of actors ever assembled.
Michael Biehn is a great actor I love his work I wish we could see more roles for him
very talented actor im noticing in this interview if he has some health issue the way his body language and his wording i hope is well as hw seems like a very affable person
Good Day Darryl, Have you seen him in the made for TV Series; 'The Magnificent Seven,' as 'Chris Larabee,' The leader of a gang of outlaws, 7 to be exact, who have a bit of a turn about, and do good for a liitle western town and people who are down on their luck. It is a real good western series, and like the role of Johnny Ringo, he fulfills the role of Chris Larabee very, very well. I think you will enjoy it. It is available for free if you are a Prime member on Amazon. Take care and enjoy!!
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Such an iconic film, I was blown away in 94.
The build up to this scene lasts almost the whole movie, and then the scene. One of he greatest I’ve ever witnessed!!!
They did steal the show...just amazing chemistry between the two in Tombstone.
Love that Mr. Biehn's favorite acting moment was the same as one of my favorite acting moments. I have always thought that that look of instant demonic transformation was one of the best pieces of acting ever!
The 3 main actors use their eyes in their roles 3 instances:
-Kurt Russell's in the scene where he slaps around the bully. That instant B.B Thornton reaches for his shoulder holster...his eyes harden like ice.
-The Latin exchange...even though Holiday is drunk his eyes never move from Ringo's gun. Like a damn snake...he's calculating it.
-Finally that flash of psychopathy in Ringo's when "Alright Lunger...lets do it"
That movie is lightning in a goddamn bottle!
Love that end scene. Kilmer and Biehn are masters of their craft.
Ringo - "Don't any of you have the guts to play for blood?"
Doc - "I'm your huckleberry."
"that's just my game"
@@kennethlucas7473 "say when!"
Those were the best lines in a western movie.. I could recite most lines myself..lol
Say When
@@dannyburch2122 WHEN
There are western movies.....then there is Tombstone.
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The Director’s Cut is only available on DVD. Why not on Blu Ray, only the theatrical version available.
There is Totino's... then there is Tombstone.
@@namor357
a Real Fan watches it on VHS
fuck DVD
fuck Blu Ray
Black and White always looks better on VHS
More Authentic
who the fuck heard of B&W Movie on Blu Ray hehe
No mate
TOMBSTONE ON VHS, There's nothing better than that
@@martinkuliza You're nuts, but I admire your COMMITMENT!!!
@@Alvan81
hehe
thank mate
at least i'm only nuts
there are people out there who are completely fucking psycho
like....
People who want to watch tombstone (Especially the opening scene) in Blu ray 4K and then they say "we want the authentic experience" hehe
those people are completely fucked
so... i guess i'm ok for now LOL
mate, if i could watch tombstone on a Reel to Reel player............ i would :P
That look in the eye certainly portrays a lot more than any words could, a realisation that he has to go through with it along with a sort of excited look like he is relieved that he may actually succeed.
Every single actor in Tombstone was amazing. They could not have cast it better.
Look, darling, Johnny Ringo.
Johnny Ringo character added so much to the movie.
Iconic,, and as everyone says Kilmer was robbed,, the inside club of Hollywood snubbed a masterclass performance.. love love love the scene!
You and Val killed it, one of my favorite movies of all time!
He's underrated as an actor.Even though he has worked in more than one James Cameron movie,he is always a different character.He really creeped me out in The Abyss.
Abyss is a classic
Yeah he was phenomenal as Lt. Coffee in the Abyss!
@Jessy Lee I don't care what anyone thinks,he's a way better actor than Tom Cruise.
@Jessy Lee I'm fine.unlike morons that bought that lame story
@Jessi Louis Honestly, YOU should get some help.
Every time Tombstone is on cable TV, everything else that is on gets put on hold. It is 1 awesome movie and I watch it whenever I can.
"I wasn't" - at that exact moment, he knew it was over.
Fantastic Acting. One of the most memorable film scenes ever!
Sitting here watching this, I couldn't believe he brought up that exact part that he says was the best in all his years of acting, I've talked about that little moment so many times over the years because it was the exact expression someone would have in real-life, its an expression split between, ok, and this is not what I really want to do. You can't teach that or try and tell someone how to do it or what you are looking for, pure acting skill! I've never heard anyone other than myself talk of that tiny bit of acting, but to hear the man who did it ,and reflect on it, totally cool ;)
Ive been thinking the same thing since i first saw the movie as a kid. Its always stuck with me with every movie thereafter, hoping for one scene like that to seal a great film.
I agree with you, but for me the most stand out example of something like that was ironically from the same movie. The look in Thomas Hayden Church's eye when you see him make the decision to shoot it out with the Earps at the OK corral.
@@KrazyKlips I think there's a glimmer of, "Maybe I just might pull this off."
Biehn's performance was so good he was the only other character in the film that could still shine when Val was on screen.
My favorite scene in the movie but Val Kilmer was my favorite character by far
Michael Biehn is, without a doubt, one of the most underrated actor of the past 30 years. Always great in everything.
TOMBSTONE IS MY FAVORITE WESTERN MOVIE PERIOD!! VAL KILMER AS DOC AND MICHAEL AS JOHNY RINGO WAS JUST A WORK OF CINEMATIC ART!!! LOVED MICHAEL IN THE TERMINATOR, THE ABYSS, THE VICTIM AND OF COURSE TOMBSTONE!!!
Terminator, The Abyss, Tombstone - Nobody brings an intensity to a role like Michael Biehn. Yet, in person he's very relaxed, calm and friendly. Before COVID 19 was a thing, I met him at a convention. He was very happy to shake my hand, pose for a picture and talk to me, one on one, about his upcoming projects. Very down to earth. Great actor, great guy.
The Genuis in Michael's acting in this is he shows us that Johnny is afraid of doc but knows he has to fight.
All done with no words.
He was excellent as Ringo!!!
I think in the final scene between Johnny Ringo and Doc Holiday, there was a bit of apprehension in Johnny Ringo's eyes when he saw it was Doc Holiday and not Wyatt Earp. He knew he could beat Wyatt Earp, and almost anybody else in a gunfight, but Doc Holiday was his equal - a scenario he rarely (if ever) faced before.
It's a internet meme at this point: "When you realize..." and then Ringo's pic. Watched Tombstone recently, and although still epic, I had to stop the vid because I was crying laughing after replaying it a few times.
Actually Ringo committed suicide.
CZ OS It’s a very good movie.
Don't know much do you. ?? If you believe this non sense you really don't have a clue.
Richard Provost It’s not a documentary is it?
Definitely one of my favorite scenes ever. It was like: OK! Let's see what JUSTICE really is. Show everyone, right now. And we were not let down.
That's honestly a very fine moment. Each actor is trying to outshine the other, and -- corny though this script can sometimes get -- they take it to a whole different place. I think of this as Biehn's last hurrah (with maybe half a nod to his later cameo in The Rock), and, well, it's a pretty solid one.
Michael Biehn did such a great job as Johnny Ringo. He looks so different with a moustache ! this was my favorite scene of the movie.
He was awesome. Biehn and Kilmer really kicked ass in a film FULL of great acting from big stars. And that was a great moment in the film.
"My fight's not with you, Holiday."
"I believe it is. We started a game we never got to finish."
"Alright, Lunger. Let's do it."
You can see that both men really know what's coming and neither of them are afraid
Ringo was pooping bricks and trying with everything ounce of strength not to show it! What are you talking about?!
I've always felt like this was a summer popcorn type action movie made to be attractive to the summer masses of movie goers, but the elevated performances of actors like Mike Biehn, Val Kilmer, Kurt Russell, etc, combined with the script that's better than it seems on first watch, really elevated this movie into an all-time classic. Between this role and Beihn's role in Terminator, another absolute all-time classic film in its Sci-Fi genre, his legacy will live on for a long, long time after he passes.
When you can watch a movie over and over, and still be entertained by it every time, it's truly a work of art, not just something put together to rake the audience for the price of a ticket.
He was a real badass in this role...watch his eyes, they told the story. Great talent. Thank you for your participation in this one of my favorite movies ever. 👍👍
TERMINATOR
ALIENS
TOMBSTONE
.....just to name a few. He’s a very underrated actor IMO.
Casey Plooy just three of my top favorite movies.
Craig Hardee MINE TOO!!!!!!
Easily in my top favs. I'd throw The Rock into that list as well. His speech to Ed Harris right before the gun fight is powerful.
Rock, the Abyss
Chewingbacca and K2
He’s exactly right. We all wanted Johnny Ringo vs Doc Holliday
This guy is the most underrated actors on earth. Great range and impact. Love him
Absolutely agree with him on that - I really don't think there was ever a role or roles better suited for two Actors than Val Kilmer as Doc, and Michael Biehn as Johnny - Whoever decided you're this guy, and you're that guy, nailed this. I have watched this movie so many times I literally know every line from beginning to end by heart - And I am One, not a big fan of Westerns, and Two, not even a movie-goer all that much - But Tombstone was a Masterpiece. I also wholeheartedly agree that Val Kilmer, and Michael Biehn should have won Oscars for the Roles they played - They Stole that movie from Kurt, not that he didn't do a great job himself as Wyatt Earp - Hell, every Actor in Tombstone was Amazing - But to me, the Feud between Doc Holiday and Johnny Ringo - That WAS the Movie - Flawless Performances all around though.
WOW!!! That scene still amazes. One of the best in cinematic history. I lost count of how many times I've watched that film. Awesome doesn't quite cover it...
So MANY great characters and actors in Tombstone.
My favorite western of all time.
He's right. The look in his eye is what makes the scene.
Most underrated actor in the whole history!!!!!!!!! this guy is such a good actor that deserves an oscar
“Why, Johnny Ringo, you look like someone just walked over your grave...”
the interaction between Johnny Ringo and Doc was what really put Tombstone over the top from really good to Great. One of the best acted movies ive ever seen.
Great Jonny Ringo performance, I love this movie and all carácter.
'I'm afraid the strain was more than he could bare'
What a "Great Movie" & cast! Thanks for this.