The Shootist

The Shootist (1976)

7.1 100 min Movie
Western

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.

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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
John Carradine John Carradine Beckum
Sheree North Sheree North Serepta
Rick Lenz Rick Lenz Dobkins
Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers Moses

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