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.
19761h 40m
- Western
TMDB rating 7.1TMDB396 votes
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.
- Directed by
- Don Siegel
- Written by
- Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale, Don Siegel
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Cast
John Wayne
J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall
Bond Rogers
Ron Howard
Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone
Mike Sweeney
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Facts
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Revenue
- $13.4M
- Production companies
- The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures, Frankovich/Self Productions
