The Shootist

The Shootist

Western · 1976 · 1h 40m

Movie

7.1/10 · TMDB

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

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

John WayneJ.B. Books
Lauren BacallBond Rogers
Ron HowardGillom Rogers
James StewartDr. Hostetler
Richard BooneMike Sweeney
Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford
Bill McKinneyJay Cobb
Harry MorganMarshall Thibido
John CarradineBeckum
Sheree NorthSerepta
Rick LenzDobkins
Scatman CrothersMoses
Gregg PalmerBurly Man
Alfred DennisBarber
Dick WinslowStreetcar Driver

Information

Release date
7 October 1976
Director
Don Siegel
Genres
Western
Runtime
1h 40m
Country of origin
United States

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