The Shootist (1976)

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Written by Glendon Swarthout, Scott Hale

Directed by Don Siegel

Running Time: 95 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1976

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

The Duke excels in his final screen role as J B Books, feared and admired for thirty years as one of the West's greatest gunslingers. Stopping off in a small town to seek advice about the searing pains in his back, Books is diagnosed by the local doctor as having terminal cancer. Hoping to spend his last days in peace, but unable to escape his reputation, he prepares himself for one last showdown.

Cast

Image for John WayneJohn WayneJohn Bernard Books
Lauren BacallBond Rogers
Ron HowardGillom Rogers
Image for James StewartJames StewartDr. E.W. Hostetler
Richard BooneMike Sweeney
Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford
Bill McKinneyJay Cobb
Harry MorganCarson City Marshal Walter Thibido
John CarradineHezekiah Beckum
Sheree NorthSerepta
Rick LenzDan Dobkins
Scatman CrothersMoses Brown
Gregg PalmerBurly man
Alfred DennisDearden
Dick WinslowStreetcar driver

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