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The Shootist (1976)

Movie"He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time."
Audience Score
70
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PG 1 hr 40 minJul 21st, 1976Western
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.
StarringJohn WayneLauren BacallRon Howard
DirectorDon Siegel

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 21st, 1976 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 24th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$13,400,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookwidowgunfight1900sterminal illnessagingsniperretirementgunfighternevada