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📅 1976 ⏱️ 100 min ⭐ 7.1/10 👥 374 votes
🎭 Western

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.

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Detailed Plot Summary

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.

Story Analysis

This 100-minute Western takes viewers on an immersive journey through its narrative. The plot development showcases exceptional storytelling with carefully crafted character arcs and thematic depth.

Director

Don Siegel

Main Cast

John Wayne
John Wayne as J.B. Books
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall as Bond Rogers
Ron Howard
Ron Howard as Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
James Stewart as Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone
Richard Boone as Mike Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian
Hugh O'Brian as Jack Pulford
Bill McKinney
Bill McKinney as Jay Cobb
Harry Morgan
Harry Morgan as Marshall Thibido
John Carradine
John Carradine as Beckum
Sheree North
Sheree North as Serepta
Rick Lenz
Rick Lenz as Dobkins
Scatman Crothers
Scatman Crothers as Moses
Gregg Palmer
Gregg Palmer as Burly Man
Alfred Dennis
Alfred Dennis as Barber
Dick Winslow
Dick Winslow as Streetcar Driver

Writers

Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale

Producers

William Self, M.J. Frankovich

Production Information

Release Date: July 21, 1976
Box Office: $13.4 million
Runtime: 100 minutes
Original Language: EN
Production Companies: The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures
Filming Locations: United States of America

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User Reviews & Ratings

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👤 John Chard ⭐ 8/10
📅 May 29, 2019

The big man bows out and leaves an indelible mark.

Legendary gunfighter J.B. Books rides into Carson City, diagnosed with terminal cancer he has a short time to live. After taking a room at the widow Bond Rogers' house, he becomes something of a mentor to Bond's son, Gillom.

Dignified, eloquent, perhaps even incredibly sad, The Shootist mirrors John Wayne's personal situation and closes his career (and life) with a poignant last hurrah. Based around the popular novel from Glendon Swarthout...

👤 barrymost ⭐ 8/10
📅 September 7, 2019

I publicly take back every negative thing I ever said about John Wayne. I was so far wrong in claiming that he was just a very famous, highly overrated actor, but I blame my misconceptions on the fact that I was probably introduced to him via some of his lesser movies, or perhaps just not the kind of movie I like or usually bother with. I never have been big on Westerns, but after viewing The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, I thought he was okay. Now having just seen The Shootist, I apologize f...

👤 CinemaSerf ⭐ 7/10
📅 June 3, 2023

John Wayne's final big screen role sees him playing a terminally-ill gunfighter determined to go out with his boots on - and to take as much local riff-raff with his as he goes. He settles down in a boarding house run by a slightly puritanical widow - Lauren Bacall, and her teenage son played by Ron Howard. Once his doctor, James Stewart, has confirmed the worst, he manipulates some of the local ne'er-do-wells into ensuring he gets the send off he desires. His relationship with Bacall thaws, som...

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