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The Shootist
Western

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."

19761h 40m7.1 TMDb

Directed by Don Siegel

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

J.B. Books

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Bond Rogers

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Gillom Rogers

James Stewart

James Stewart

Dr. Hostetler

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Mike Sweeney

Hugh O'Brian

Hugh O'Brian

Jack Pulford

Bill McKinney

Bill McKinney

Jay Cobb

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Marshall Thibido

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity7.3
Humor5
Realism7.1
Action7.2
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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