The Shootist (1976) DVD cover
The Shootist (1976) DVD cover

The Shootist

1976 PG 98 mins

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Afflicted with a terminal illness, John Bernard Books (John Wayne), the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler (James Stewart).Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boardinghouse run by a widow (Lauren Bacall) and her son (Ron Howard).However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
Cast Lauren Bacall, John Wayne, Richard Boone, John Carradine, Scatman Crothers, Ron Howard, Richard Lenz, Bill McKinney, Harry Morgan, Sheree North, Hugh O'Brian, James Stewart
Director Don Siegel
Screen Widescreen1.85:1(Anamorphic)
Subtitles English
Audio ENGLISH:DolbyDigitalMono[CC] FRENCH:DolbyDigitalMono
Rating PG
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