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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.

1976 PG 1h 40m

Western

7.1/10 TMDB Score396 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleThe Shootist
Release dateJul 21, 1976
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Certification (US)PG
Keywordsbased on novel or book, gunfight, aging, dying man, sniper, nevada, widow, terminal illness, retirement, one last job, gunfighter, boarding house

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★ 7.1/10

396 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is The Shootist about?

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.

When was The Shootist released?

The Shootist was released on Jul 21, 1976 (status: Released).

Who directed The Shootist?

Don Siegel directed The Shootist.

What is the TMDB rating of The Shootist?

The Shootist has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 396 votes.