
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.
Western
- Release Date
Jul 21, 1976
- Popularity: 1.9225
- 357 votes
- Directed by
Don Siegel
- Screenplay by
Miles Hood SwarthoutScott Hale
- Productions
The De Laurentiis Company (US)Paramount Pictures (US)
- Budget
13.4 M
Duration: 1h 40 min
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography

Dave Sutton
Still Photographer

Richard A. Mention
Assistant Camera

Douglas Kirkland
Still Photographer

Timothy E. Wade
Assistant Camera

Thomas Del Ruth
Camera Operator
Trailer & Videos
- HDTrailer
Original Trailer
- Featurette
John Landis on THE SHOOTIST
- Trailer
The Shootist 1976 theatrical trailer