The Shootist (1976)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Don Siegel
Writing:
- Glendon Swarthout
- Miles Hood Swarthout
- Scott Hale
Stars:
Release Date: 1976-07-21
7.1/10
7.1/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 100
- Revenue: $8,091,910
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Bond Rogers
J.B. Books
Gillom Rogers
Dr. Hostetler
Sweeney
Pulford
Cobb
Marshall Thibido
Beckum
Serepta
Dobkins
Moses
Burly Man
Barber
Girl on Streetcar
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Streetcar Driver
Man Outside Metropole (uncredited)
Man Delivering Headstone (uncredited)
Books' Victim (uncredited)
Murray the Bartender (uncredited)
Gambler (uncredited)
Pulford Confidant (uncredited)
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Books' Fellow Lawman in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
