7.1Afflicted 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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The Shootist was directed by Don Siegel.
The Shootist holds an average rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of western. Join the discussion below to add your take.
The Shootist runs for 1h 40min, and was released in 1976.
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