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."
July 21, 19761h 40m★ 7.1Released
Genres
Western
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.
Starring
John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian
Directed by
Don Siegel
Produced by
William Self, M.J. Frankovich
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Revenue
$13,400,000