![The Shootist Poster](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//kDkPT4fPQA70eRdWel6G4VGtHSG.jpg)
The Shootist
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July 21, 1976
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Western
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.
Featured Crew
Glendon Swarthout
Novel
Miles Hood Swarthout
Screenplay
Scott Hale
Screenplay
Cast
![John Wayne](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//ggHZ8WTKaoD9bGRhmC1FlV9sXwL.jpg)
John Wayne
J.B. Books
![Lauren Bacall](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//iCOzbSzCSUC6D9EcyXtVb2FRNu0.jpg)
Lauren Bacall
Bond Rogers
![Ron Howard](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//tDKn6gAgvARdQRfuem2JwyNcP3B.jpg)
Ron Howard
Gillom Rogers
![James Stewart](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//jam9DRhOuKomlr0vUXTamPoxPdk.jpg)
James Stewart
Dr. Hostetler
![Richard Boone](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300//sIyo1Clu2Voavfz1NyhkXjaCCiK.jpg)
Richard Boone
Sweeney