The Shootist (1976)

  • PG
  • 07/16/1976 (US)
  • Western
  • 1h 40m

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.

Glendon Swarthout

Novel

Miles Hood Swarthout

Screenplay

Scott Hale

Screenplay

Don Siegel

Director

Cast

John Wayne's headshot

John Wayne

J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall's headshot

Lauren Bacall

Bond Rogers
Ron Howard's headshot

Ron Howard

Gillom Rogers
James Stewart's headshot

James Stewart

Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone's headshot

Richard Boone

Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian's headshot

Hugh O'Brian

Pulford
Bill McKinney's headshot

Bill McKinney

Cobb
Harry Morgan's headshot

Harry Morgan

Marshall Thibido

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