Genres
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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.
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.
Key Crew
Director of Photography: Bruce Surtees
Screenplay: Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale
Director: Don Siegel
Producer: William Self, M.J. Frankovich
Top Cast
John Wayne
J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall
Bond Rogers
Ron Howard
Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone
Mike Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian
Jack Pulford
Bill McKinney
Jay Cobb
Harry Morgan
Marshall Thibido
Videos
Original Trailer
The Shootist 1976 theatrical trailer
