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The Shootist

"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.

Top Cast

  • John Wayne

    John Wayne

    J.B. Books

  • Lauren Bacall

    Lauren Bacall

    Bond Rogers

  • Ron Howard

    Ron Howard

    Gillom Rogers

  • James Stewart

    James Stewart

    Dr. Hostetler

  • Richard Boone

    Richard Boone

    Mike Sweeney

  • Hugh O'Brian

    Hugh O'Brian

    Jack Pulford

  • Bill McKinney

    Bill McKinney

    Jay Cobb

  • Harry Morgan

    Harry Morgan

    Marshall Thibido

  • John Carradine

    John Carradine

    Beckum

Overview

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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