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 40m7.1(396 votes)

Western

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 so…

The Shootist (1976) is a western film directed by Don Siegel. It stars John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, and Ron Howard. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 396 votes.

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Director

Don Siegel

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

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Who stars in The Shootist?

The Shootist stars John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, and James Stewart, and was directed by Don Siegel.

How long is The Shootist?

The Shootist has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did The Shootist come out?

The Shootist was released in 1976.

What genre is The Shootist?

The Shootist is a western film.

Is The Shootist worth watching?

The Shootist holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.