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The Shootist
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The Shootist

Jul 21, 1976
1h 40m
★ 7.1

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.

Genres

Western

Production Companies

The De Laurentiis Company
Paramount Pictures

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Cast

John Wayne

J.B. Books

John Wayne

Lauren Bacall

Bond Rogers

Lauren Bacall

Ron Howard

Gillom Rogers

Ron Howard

James Stewart

Dr. Hostetler

James Stewart

Richard Boone

Mike Sweeney

Richard Boone

Hugh O'Brian

Jack Pulford

Hugh O'Brian

Bill McKinney

Jay Cobb

Bill McKinney

Harry Morgan

Marshall Thibido

Harry Morgan

John Carradine

Beckum

John Carradine

Sheree North

Serepta

Sheree North

Rick Lenz

Dobkins

Rick Lenz

Scatman Crothers

Moses

Scatman Crothers