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

J.B. Books

John Wayne

Bond Rogers

Lauren Bacall

Gillom Rogers

Ron Howard

Dr. Hostetler

James Stewart

Mike Sweeney

Richard Boone

Jack Pulford

Hugh O'Brian

Jay Cobb

Bill McKinney

Marshall Thibido

Harry Morgan

Beckum

John Carradine

Serepta

Sheree North

Dobkins

Rick Lenz

Moses

Scatman Crothers

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