The Shootist

1976 • 99 minutes

About this movie

Afflicted with a terminal illness, John Bernard Books (John Wayne), the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler (James Stewart). However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.

Ratings and reviews

Former aging gunfighter dying of cancer engages old foes to avoid the eventual agonizing death of his terminal illness. The Duke, Lauren Bacall, Jimmy Stewart & Richard Boone star. Fabulous movie!!!

Shooked there hands. Didn't wash it for about a week. They were promoting Gun Smoke. @ the fairs around the country. Wasn't on TV till the next year.😁 Its something you don't forget. RSP

D film is as great as the Duke was. But I still say his best was The Searchers.