The Shootist

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.

7.1 /10 373 votes
July 21, 1976 1h 40m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Don Siegel
Writers Miles Hood Swarthout, Glendon Swarthout
Studio The De Laurentiis Company
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Shootist was released on July 21, 1976.

The runtime of The Shootist is 1h 40m.

The Shootist is a Western movie.

The Shootist has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Shootist is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Shootist was directed by Don Siegel.

The main cast of The Shootist includes John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard.

The Shootist is originally in English.