The Shootist
Directed by Don Siegel
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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- Mister Arn26 December 2024“The Shootist” beautifully encapsulates the persona John Wayne crafted throughout his career, offering a poignant and fitting farewell for the Duke in his final film.
- marshalsea12 December 2025What a send off. Great cast, great story, a man trying to outrun his own legend and accepting his own mortality with grace. A lot to learn on what a real human looks like here.
The Shootist Trivia
The Shootist was released on 21 July 1976.
The Shootist was directed by Don Siegel.
The Shootist has a runtime of 1h 40m.
The Shootist was produced by William Self, M.J. Frankovich.
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.
The key characters in The Shootist are J.B. Books (John Wayne), Bond Rogers (Lauren Bacall), Gillom Rogers (Ron Howard).
The Shootist is rated PG.
The Shootist is a Western, Drama, Romance film.
The Shootist has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.
The Shootist has made US$13.4M at the box office.