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Jul 21, 1976 · A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with dignity in this drama romance western. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this 1976 classic.
- (26K)
- Drama, Romance, Western
- Don Siegel
- 1976-07-21
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.
- $13.4 million
- Elmer Bernstein
- August 20, 1976
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.
- Don Siegel
- John Wayne
John Wayne plays a dying gunfighter in this Western drama directed by Don Siegel. Ebert praises Wayne's performance and the film's sensitivity, but criticizes the final scene and the lack of motivation for the enemies.
The Shootist (1976) Movie Info Synopsis J.B. Books (John Wayne, in his final film role) is an aging gunfighter diagnosed with cancer who comes to Nevada at the turn of the 20th century.
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- Don Siegel
- PG
- John Wayne
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Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 1976 western film The Shootist, directed by Don Siegel and starring John Wayne. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
A dying gunfighter, JB Books (John Wayne), tries to find a way to die with dignity in Carson City, 1901. IMDb provides three different plot summaries and a link to contribute more information about this classic western film.
