The Shootist (1976)

The Shootist (1976)

He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time. 1976-07-21 United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

John Wayne is J.B. Books
J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall is Bond Rogers
Bond Rogers
Ron Howard is Gillom Rogers
Gillom Rogers
James Stewart is Dr. Hostetler
Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone is Mike Sweeney
Mike Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian is Jack Pulford
Jack Pulford
Bill McKinney is Jay Cobb
Jay Cobb
Harry Morgan is Marshall Thibido
Marshall Thibido
John Carradine is Beckum
Beckum
Sheree North is Serepta
Serepta
Rick Lenz is Dobkins
Dobkins
Scatman Crothers is Moses
Moses

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