The Shootist

The Shootist

1976
1h 40m
7.1

7.1/10

374 votes • View on IMDb
Western

"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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Revenue: $13,400,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
The De Laurentiis Company Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

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Quick Facts

Release Date July 21, 1976
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0075213

Cast

John Wayne
John Wayne

J.B. Books

Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall

Bond Rogers

Ron Howard
Ron Howard

Gillom Rogers

James Stewart
James Stewart

Dr. Hostetler

Richard Boone
Richard Boone

Mike Sweeney

Hugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian

Jack Pulford

Bill McKinney
Bill McKinney

Jay Cobb

Harry Morgan
Harry Morgan

Marshall Thibido

John Carradine
John Carradine

Beckum

Sheree North
Sheree North

Serepta

Rick Lenz
Rick Lenz

Dobkins

Scatman Crothers
Scatman Crothers

Moses

Key Crew

Miles Hood Swarthout
Screenplay
Scott Hale
Screenplay
Don Siegel
Director
William Self
Producer
M.J. Frankovich
Producer