Film · Western
The Shootist (1976)
★ 7.1 · 399 votes1 h 40 minWestern1976
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.
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Writers
- Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale, Glendon Swarthout
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- July 21, 1976
Cast
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
Scatman CrothersMoses
Gregg PalmerBurly Man
Alfred DennisBarber
Dick WinslowStreetcar Driver
Melody Thomas ScottGirl on Streetcar- Kathleen O'MalleySchool Teacher
Jack BerleMan Outside Metropole (uncredited)
Johnny CrawfordBooks' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)- Chuck DawsonExtra (uncredited)
