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The Shootist (1976)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Don Siegel
Writing:
- Glendon Swarthout
- Miles Hood Swarthout
- Scott Hale
Stars:
Release Date: 1976-07-21
7.0/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 100
- Revenue: $8,091,910
Bond Rogers
Pulford
Gillom Rogers
Serepta
Beckum
J.B. Books
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Marshall Thibido
Moses
Girl on Streetcar
Cobb
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Dobkins
Dr. Hostetler
Sweeney
Burly Man
Barber
Streetcar Driver
Man Outside Metropole (uncredited)
Man Delivering Headstone (uncredited)
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Books' Victim (uncredited)
Murray the Bartender (uncredited)
Books' Fellow Lawman in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Gambler (uncredited)
Pulford Confidant (uncredited)
Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
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