The Shootist
7.9 Score
Box office$13.4M
LanguageEN
CountriesUnited States of America
1976 1h 40m PG Western

The Shootist

He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.

Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.

Crew
Director Don Siegel Screenplay Miles Hood Swarthout Screenplay Scott Hale Producer William Self

Top Cast

John Wayne J.B. Books Lauren Bacall Bond Rogers Ron Howard Gillom Rogers James Stewart Dr. Hostetler Richard Boone Mike Sweeney Hugh O'Brian Jack Pulford Bill McKinney Jay Cobb

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