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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.”
Released: 1976

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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.

IMDB RATING

7.053

DIRECTOR

Don Siegel

WRITERS

- Miles Hood Swarthout - Scott Hale
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🕓Running time: 1h 40m
💰Budget: $0
🎫Revenue: $13,400,000
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Actors

John WayneJohn WayneJ.B. Books
Lauren BacallLauren BacallBond Rogers
Ron HowardRon HowardGillom Rogers
James StewartJames StewartDr. Hostetler
Richard BooneRichard BooneMike Sweeney
Hugh O'BrianHugh O'BrianJack Pulford
Bill McKinneyBill McKinneyJay Cobb
Harry MorganHarry MorganMarshall Thibido
John CarradineJohn CarradineBeckum
Sheree NorthSheree NorthSerepta
Rick LenzRick LenzDobkins
Scatman CrothersScatman CrothersMoses
Gregg PalmerGregg PalmerBurly Man
Alfred DennisAlfred DennisBarber
Dick WinslowDick WinslowStreetcar Driver
Melody Thomas ScottMelody Thomas ScottGirl on Streetcar
Kathleen O'MalleyKathleen O'MalleySchool Teacher
Jack BerleJack BerleMan Outside Metropole (uncredited)
Johnny CrawfordJohnny CrawfordBooks' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Chuck DawsonChuck DawsonExtra (uncredited)
George DunnGeorge DunnMan Delivering Headstone (uncredited)
Duke FishmanDuke FishmanBarfly (uncredited)
Christopher GeorgeChristopher GeorgeBooks' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Jonathan GoldsmithJonathan GoldsmithBooks' Victim (uncredited)
Leo GordonLeo GordonBooks' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Charles G. MartinCharles G. MartinMurray the Bartender (uncredited)
Jim MichaelJim MichaelBarfly (uncredited)
Ernesto MolinariErnesto MolinariBarfly (uncredited)
Darren Patrick MoloneyDarren Patrick MoloneyPaper Boy (uncredited)
Ricky NelsonRicky NelsonBooks' Fellow Lawman in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
James NolanJames NolanGambler (uncredited)
Nick RaymondNick RaymondBarfly (uncredited)
Henry SlateHenry SlatePulford Confidant (uncredited)
Bob SteeleBob SteeleBooks' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Ralph VolkieRalph VolkieWhite-Haired Bartender (uncredited)
John ZimeasJohn ZimeasBarfly (uncredited)







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