Western · United States of America · 1976 · 1h 40m

The Shootist

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Director
Don Siegel
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
Crew
Bruce Surtees — Director of Photography Douglas Stewart — Editor Elmer Bernstein — Original Music Composer Miles Hood Swarthout — Screenplay Scott Hale — Screenplay Glendon Swarthout — Novel
Tagline

He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Shootist — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sniperbased on novel or bookwidownevadaretirementterminal illnessagingdying mangunfightboarding houseone last jobgunfighter
Key Collaborators
Don Siegel Director Bruce Surtees Director of Photography Douglas Stewart Editor Elmer Bernstein Original Music Composer Miles Hood Swarthout Screenplay Scott Hale Screenplay Glendon Swarthout Novel William Self Producer M.J. Frankovich Producer Robert F. Boyle Production Design Luster Bayless Costume Design Edna Taylor Costume Design
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