The Shootist
1976 · Movie · PG · 100 min · ★ 7.1
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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Details
- Years
- 1976
- Release date
- 1976-07-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 100 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (384 votes)
- Box office
- $8,091,910
Themes
- sniper
- based on novel or book
- widow
- nevada
- retirement
- terminal illness
- aging
- dying man
- gunfight
- boarding house
- one last job
- gunfighter
- +8 more
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1977 · nominated
Cast & crew
John Wayne
as J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall
as Bond Rogers
Ron Howard
as Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
as Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone
as Mike Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian
as Jack Pulford
Bill McKinney
as Jay Cobb
Harry Morgan
as Marshall Thibido
John Carradine
as Beckum
Sheree North
as Serepta
Directed by Don Siegel