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The Shootist (1976)
Directed by Don Siegel
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Overview
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.
Rated PG | Length 100 minutes
Actors
John Wayne | Lauren Bacall | Ron Howard | James Stewart | Richard Boone | Hugh O'Brian | Bill McKinney | Harry Morgan | John Carradine | Sheree North | Rick Lenz | Scatman Crothers | Gregg Palmer | Alfred Dennis | Dick Winslow | Melody Thomas Scott | Kathleen O'Malley | Jack Berle | Johnny Crawford | Chuck Dawson | George Dunn | Duke Fishman | Christopher George | Jonathan Goldsmith | Leo Gordon | Charles G. Martin | Jim Michael | Ernesto Molinari | Darren Patrick Moloney | Ricky Nelson | James Nolan | Nick Raymond | Henry Slate | Bob Steele | Ralph Volkie | John Zimeas
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2024 | TV | Streaming | TV | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Finally got around to seeing this. John Wayne’s last film is a nice, melancholic send off to an epic career. His character’s cancer mirrors his own real-life battle with that disease. He and Lauren Bacall are excellent and their final scene together is quite moving.
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