The big man bows out and leaves an indelible mark.
Legendary gunfighter J.B. Books rides i...
The Shootist
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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The Shootist
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 21, 1976
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Western
User Score
70%
Original Title
The Shootist
Production Companies
The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures
Director
Don Siegel
Revenue
$13,400,000
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.
