The Shootist (1976)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
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.
- Released: 1976-07-21
- Genres: Western
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 396 votes
Directed by Don Siegel.
Top cast
- John Wayne as J.B. Books
- Lauren Bacall as Bond Rogers
- Ron Howard as Gillom Rogers
- James Stewart as Dr. Hostetler
- Richard Boone as Mike Sweeney
- Hugh O'Brian as Jack Pulford
- Bill McKinney as Jay Cobb
- Harry Morgan as Marshall Thibido
- John Carradine as Beckum
- Sheree North as Serepta
Where to watch The Shootist
- United States: stream on Paramount Plus Essential, Philo; watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
- Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
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