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The Shootist
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.
1976 · Directed by Don Siegel · 100 min · Western · 11 frames
Tagline
He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
Crew
- Screenplay: Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale
- Cinematography: Bruce Surtees
- Edited by: Douglas Stewart
- Music: Elmer Bernstein
- Production design: Robert F. Boyle
- Produced by: William Self, M.J. Frankovich
Cast
- John Wayne as J.B. Books
- Lauren Bacall as Bond Rogers
- Ron Howard as Gillom Rogers
- James Stewart as Dr. Hostetler
- Richard Boone as Mike Sweeney
- Hugh O'Brian as Jack Pulford
- Bill McKinney as Jay Cobb
- Harry Morgan as Marshall Thibido
- John Carradine as Beckum
- Sheree North as Serepta
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures, Frankovich/Self Productions
- Box office: $13,400,000
- Themes: sniper, based on novel or book, widow, nevada, retirement, terminal illness, aging, dying man, gunfight, boarding house
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