The Shootist

Name: The Shootist
Genre: Western
Released: 1976-07-21
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone

1976·Movie·PG·100 min·★ 7.1(384)

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“He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.”

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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About The Shootist

The Shootist is a 1976 English-language western film directed by Don Siegel. The cast is led by John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium.

The Shootist was produced by The De Laurentiis Company and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 21, 1976, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $13 million worldwide.

Director: Don Siegel
Writers: Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale
Release date: July 21, 1976
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $13 million
Production: The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures

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The Shootist cast & crew

The Shootist was directed by Don Siegel and written by Miles Hood Swarthout and Scott Hale.

The cast features John Wayne as J.B. Books, Lauren Bacall as Bond Rogers, Ron Howard as Gillom Rogers, James Stewart as Dr. Hostetler, Richard Boone as Mike Sweeney, and Hugh O'Brian as Jack Pulford.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Bruce Surtees, and it was produced by William Self and M.J. Frankovich.

Is The Shootist worth watching?

The Shootist holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 384 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed western films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy western, The Shootist is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Shootist

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