Kurt Russell's Tombstone Had To Follow A Strict Mustache Rule

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Bill Bria)

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The facial hair rules that ruled the 1993 Western classic 'Tombstone' and its star Kurt Russell's iconic mustache.

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Director George P. Cosmatos enforced a strict 'no goatees' policy on set to maintain the film's signature mustache look.
Russell's character Wyatt Earp had to follow a specific daily grooming routine to keep his impressive 'stache camera-ready, according to crew members.

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Kurt Russell, George P. Cosmatos, Tombstone