The Shootist (1976)
He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
Starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard
Directed by Don Siegel
Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Brooks, 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 Brooks' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
Runtime: 100 min.
Rating: 7.2
DVD
Languages: English,Russian
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Action,Adventure,Drama,Western
Keywords: based on novel or book,nevada,sniper,widow,retirement,early 1900s
Cast
John Bernard Books
Bond Rogers
Gillom Rogers
Dr. E.W. Hostetler
Mike Sweeney
Jack Pulford
Cobb
Marshall Walter Thibido
Hezekiah Beckum
Serepta
Dan Dobkins
Moses
Burly man
Barber
Girl on Streetcar
School Teacher
Books' Victim in Flashback
Books' Victim in Flashback
Streetcar Driver