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The Shootist is a 1976 American Western film directed by Don Siegel and based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel of the same name, and written by Miles Hood Swarthout (the son of the author) and Scott Hale.
Jul 21, 1976 · A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with dignity in this drama romance western. The film features John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, James Stewart and Ron Howard, and was nominated for an Oscar.
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- Drama, Romance, Western
- Don Siegel
- 1976-07-21
John Wayne plays J.B. Books, a dying gunfighter who wants to face his enemies in a final showdown. Roger Ebert praises Wayne's performance and the film's sensitivity, but criticizes the ending and the lack of character development for the antagonists.
Bond Rogers. James Stewart. Dr. E.W. Hostetler. Ron Howard. Gillom Rogers. Richard Boone. Mike Sweeney. Watchlist. J.B. Books (John Wayne, in his final film role) is an aging gunfighter diagnosed...
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- Don Siegel
- PG
- John Wayne
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A western drama starring John Wayne as a dying gunfighter who tries to settle his affairs. The film features Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, Ron Howard and Gregg Palmer in supporting roles.
An aging gunfighter, JB Books (John Wayne), rides into town. His deeds are infamous and, despite his age, he is still feared and, by some, revered. However, Books is dying of cancer and has about two months to live. Initially his thoughts turn to finding a nice quite place where he can die in peace.
