Movie
The Shootist
He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 1, 2026
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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.
More about The Shootist
Cast
John WayneJ.B. Books
Lauren BacallBond Rogers
Ron HowardGillom Rogers
James StewartDr. Hostetler
Richard BooneMike Sweeney
Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford
Bill McKinneyJay Cobb
Harry MorganMarshall ThibidoCredits
- Directed by
- Don Siegel
- Written by
- Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale, Glendon Swarthout
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $13.4M
Production
The De Laurentiis CompanyUnited States
Paramount PicturesUnited States- Frankovich/Self ProductionsUnited States
