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.

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Western
Release Date

Jul 21, 1976

Duration: 1h 40 min

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

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

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