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Western

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.

19761h 40mPG 7.1/ 10

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 WayneJ.B. Books
  • Lauren BacallBond Rogers
  • Ron HowardGillom Rogers
  • James StewartDr. Hostetler
  • Richard BooneMike Sweeney
  • Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford
  • Bill McKinneyJay Cobb
  • Harry MorganMarshall Thibido
  • John CarradineBeckum
  • Sheree NorthSerepta
  • Rick LenzDobkins
  • Scatman CrothersMoses
  • Gregg PalmerBurly Man
  • Alfred DennisBarber
  • Dick WinslowStreetcar Driver
  • Melody Thomas ScottGirl on Streetcar

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