The Shootist

1976 • 99 minutes
4.8
118 reviews
83%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible
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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.
Rating
PG

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4.8
118 reviews
Benton Fraser
6 February 2015
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!!!
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George Kane
17 February 2015
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
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Jack Gavin
9 November 2014
D film is as great as the Duke was. But I still say his best was The Searchers.
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