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The Shootist (1976)

★ 7.6PG100 minDirector: Don Siegel

1976 Western film by Don Siegel

The Shootist is a 1976 American Western film directed by Don Siegel. It stars John Wayne in his last film appearance before his death in 1979, along with Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, John Carradine, Scatman Crothers, Rick Lenz, Harry Morgan, Sheree North, and Hugh O'Brian. The film is based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel, written for the screen by Miles Hood Swarthout (the son of the author) and Scott Hale.

The film was released by Paramount Pictures on July 21, 1976. It was both a critical and commercial success. The Shootist received an Oscar nomination for Best Art Direction (Robert F. Boyle, Arthur Jeph Parker), a BAFTA Film Award nomination for Best Actress (Lauren Bacall), and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Ron Howard), as well as the National Board of Review Award as one of the Top Ten Films of 1976.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Shootist about?
The Shootist (1976) — John Books an aging gunfighter goes to see a doctor he knows for a second opinion after another doctor told him he has a cancer which is terminal. The doctor confirms what the other said. He says Books has a month maybe two left. He takes a room in the boarding house and the son
Is The Shootist based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Shootist scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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