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The Shootist (1976)

He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.

  • Jul 21, 1976
  • 1h 40m
  • PG

7.1/10

TMDB user score
400 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Shootist is a 1976 western film directed by Don Siegel. Its leading cast includes John Wayne, Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard. It runs for 1 hour 40 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 40 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.1/10 from 400 TMDB votes

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Original Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • John Wayne J.B. Books
  • Lauren Bacall Bond Rogers
  • Ron Howard Gillom Rogers
  • James Stewart Dr. Hostetler
  • Richard Boone Mike Sweeney
  • Hugh O'Brian Jack Pulford
  • Bill McKinney Jay Cobb
  • Harry Morgan Marshall Thibido
  • John Carradine Beckum
  • Sheree North Serepta
  • Rick Lenz Dobkins
  • Scatman Crothers Moses
  • Gregg Palmer Burly Man
  • Alfred Dennis Barber
  • Dick Winslow Streetcar Driver
  • Melody Thomas Scott Girl on Streetcar
  • Kathleen O'Malley School Teacher
  • Jack Berle Man Outside Metropole (uncredited)

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