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The Shootist (1976)

PG · 1976-08-11 · 1h 40m · EN
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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 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.

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Don SiegelDirector
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$8.1M

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John WayneJohn WayneJ.B. BooksLauren BacallLauren BacallBond RogersRon HowardRon HowardGillom RogersJames StewartJames StewartDr. HostetlerRichard BooneRichard BooneSweeneyHugh O'BrianHugh O'BrianPulfordBill McKinneyBill McKinneyCobbHarry MorganHarry MorganMarshall ThibidoJohn CarradineJohn CarradineBeckumSheree NorthSheree NorthSereptaRick LenzRick LenzDobkinsScatman CrothersScatman CrothersMoses

Keywords

Based on novel or bookSniperNevadaEarly 1900sWidowRetirement

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Drama · AdventureTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Sniper · NevadaDialogue densityDramaPacingActionDirector preference76727Actor preference6820 · 58660 · 67668

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What is The Shootist about?

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.

How long is The Shootist?

The Shootist has a runtime of 100 minutes.

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