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The Shootist

PG19761h 40mDon Siegel
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 77
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"He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time."

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.

Western
SniperBased On Novel Or BookWidowNevadaRetirementTerminal IllnessAgingDying ManGunfightBoarding House

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What is The Shootist (1976) about?

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…

Who stars in The Shootist?

The Shootist stars John Wayne (J.B. Books), Lauren Bacall (Bond Rogers), Ron Howard (Gillom Rogers), James Stewart (Dr. Hostetler), Richard Boone (Mike Sweeney). The film was directed by Don Siegel.

How long is The Shootist?

The Shootist has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976. It is rated PG.

Is The Shootist worth watching?

The Shootist holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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