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.”

7.0

1976

1h 40m

Western

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.

Key Crew

Director

Don Siegel

Producers

William Self

M.J. Frankovich

Writers

Miles Hood Swarthout

Scott Hale

Cinematography

Bruce Surtees

Music

Elmer Bernstein

Cast (36)

John Wayne

J.B. Books

Lauren Bacall

Bond Rogers

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