John WayneJ.B. BooksSavaraTV movie
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.
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
Starring
John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard
Directed by
Don Siegel
About
The Shootist
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.
He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
Information
- Released
- Jul 21, 1976
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- PG
- Directed by
- Don Siegel
Production
- Studio
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Cast
People in this story
John WayneJ.B. Books
Lauren BacallBond Rogers
Ron HowardGillom Rogers
James StewartDr. Hostetler
Richard BooneMike Sweeney
Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford
Bill McKinneyJay Cobb
Harry MorganMarshall Thibido
John CarradineBeckum
Sheree NorthSerepta
Rick LenzDobkins
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