The Shootist (1976)

07/21/1976 1h 40m

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

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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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Cast Ages at Release

John Wayne

as J.B. Books

Born 05/26/1907

Died 06/11/1979, age

Lauren Bacall

as Bond Rogers

Born 09/16/1924

Died 08/12/2014, age

Ron Howard

as Gillom Rogers

Born 03/01/1954, age

James Stewart

as Dr. Hostetler

Born 05/20/1908

Died 07/02/1997, age

Richard Boone

as Mike Sweeney

Born 06/18/1917

Died 01/10/1981, age

Bill McKinney

as Jay Cobb

Born 09/12/1931

Died 12/01/2011, age

Harry Morgan

as Marshall Thibido

Born 04/10/1915

Died 12/07/2011, age

John Carradine

as Beckum

Born 02/05/1906

Died 11/27/1988, age

Sheree North

as Serepta

Born 01/17/1932

Died 11/04/2005, age

Rick Lenz

as Dobkins

Born 11/21/1939, age

Scatman Crothers

as Moses

Born 05/22/1910

Died 11/21/1986, age

Christopher George

as Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)

Born 02/25/1931

Died 11/28/1983, age

Leo Gordon

as Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)

Born 12/02/1922

Died 12/26/2000, age

Ricky Nelson

as Books' Fellow Lawman in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)

Born 05/08/1940

Died 12/31/1985, age