The Shootist
Description
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.
Stars
John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone
Genres
WesternRuntime
100 minutes
Release Date
July 21, 1976
Rating
7.1/10 (372 votes)