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Western

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.”

Director
Don Siegel
Year
1976
Runtime
1h 40m
Rated
PG
Release
1976
Language
en
Country
US

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01 · Overview

What it’s about

The story

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.

  • #terminal illness
  • #one last job
  • #widow with son
  • #widow
  • #carson city, nevada
  • #based on novel or book
  • #dying man
  • #sniper
  • #retirement
  • #gunfighter
  • #western
  • #1900s

  • Directed by

    Don Siegel

  • Written by

    Miles Hood Swarthout & Scott Hale

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