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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.
The Shootist is a film that explores themes of sniper, based on novel or book, widow. It also touches on nevada and retirement and terminal illness.
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Don Siegel
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John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, Bill McKinney, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Sheree North
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The Shootist
You can watch The Shootist (1976) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.1/10
RT Critics
81%
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Director
Don Siegel
Cast
John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, Bill McKinney, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Sheree North
9 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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