10 Most Intense Western Duels Ever
9. My Darling Clementine (1946)
There are many films that depict the infamous "gunfight at the O.K. corral," but My Darling Clementine was one of the first to show the fight in a way that captured the true intensity of the moment.
The gunfight begins much like it did in reality, with the men slowly establishing their positions awaiting the fight they knew was coming. As the Marshall strolled up to the line, ready to serve his warrant, he defied the danger that is clearly present and the intensity subsequently ramped up.
The moment takes a long time to draw out with a good four minutes of screentime devoted to establishing the build up to the fight. Shots aren't fired for nearly five minutes, but when the lead starts to fly, bodies begin to drop amidst the horses running throughout the corral.
It's one of those moments in film that stands the test of time. Despite being recorded more than 70 years ago, the final fight at the end of My Darling Clementine helped to inspire all the western films that followed it.