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The Shootist

Not Rated
Western
7/10(340 ratings)

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.

07-21-1976
1h 40m
The Shootist
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Main 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

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Don Siegel
Production:
The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures
Revenue:
$13,400,000

Key Crew

Director:
Don Siegel
Screenplay:
Miles Hood Swarthout
Screenplay:
Scott Hale
Producer:
William Self
Original Music Composer:
Elmer Bernstein

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en