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The Shootist (1976)

He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.

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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.

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Cast

  • John Wayne John Wayne J.B. Books
  • Lauren Bacall Lauren Bacall Bond Rogers
  • Ron Howard Ron Howard Gillom Rogers
  • James Stewart James Stewart Dr. Hostetler
  • Richard Boone Richard Boone Mike Sweeney
  • Hugh O'Brian Hugh O'Brian Jack Pulford
  • Bill McKinney Bill McKinney Jay Cobb
  • Harry Morgan Harry Morgan Marshall Thibido
  • John Carradine John Carradine Beckum
  • Sheree North Sheree North Serepta
  • Rick Lenz Rick Lenz Dobkins
  • Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers Moses
  • Gregg Palmer Gregg Palmer Burly Man
  • Alfred Dennis Alfred Dennis Barber
  • Dick Winslow Dick Winslow Streetcar Driver
  • Melody Thomas Scott Melody Thomas Scott Girl on Streetcar
  • Kathleen O'Malley School Teacher
  • Jack Berle Jack Berle Man Outside Metropole (uncredited)

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