What Doc Holliday & Johnny Ringo Say in Latin (& Why the Tombstone Scene Is So Important)

Over 30 years since its release, Tombstoneis still one of the greatest Westerns of all time. And a big reason for that is its characters, notably Doc Holliday. From the moment he steps into town, Doc defends his friends, makes enemies, and asserts himself as a force to be reckoned with. But one of his best moments is during his first altercation with Johnny Ringo, leader of the Cowboys gang.
During a heated conversation in the saloon, the two gunslingers engage in a Latin conversation, before putting on a performance with a pistol and a cup. The only problem is that no one, not even the audience, actually understands what the conversation was about. Clearly, the pair weren’t sharing pleasantries, but without subtitles or context, the meaning behind their words gets lost. But, thanks to Google Translate, fans can finally understand what the two discussed, and why it makes Doc Holliday all the more dangerous.
During a heated conversation in the saloon, the two gunslingers engage in a Latin conversation, before putting on a performance with a pistol and a cup. The only problem is that no one, not even the audience, actually understands what the conversation was about. Clearly, the pair weren’t sharing pleasantries, but without subtitles or context, the meaning behind their words gets lost. But, thanks to Google Translate, fans can finally understand what the two discussed, and why it makes Doc Holliday all the more dangerous.
- 3/29/2025
- by Amy Watkins
- CBR
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