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The Shootist (1976)

The Shootist (1976)
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About ten minutes into The Shootist, Doctor Hostetler (James Stewart) tells aging Western gunfighter John Bernard Books (John Wayne), "You have a cancer." Knowing that his death will be painful and lingering, Books is determined to be shot in the line of "duty." In his remaining two months, Books settles scores with old enemies, including gambler Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) and Marshall Thibido (Harry Morgan) and reaches out to new friends, including a feisty widow (Lauren Bacall) and her hero-worshipping son (Ron Howard). Throughout the film, Books' imminent demise is compared with the decline of the West, as represented by the automobiles and streetcars that have begun to blight the main street of Books' hometown. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, (more)
Director(s):
Don Siegel
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Shootist

About ten minutes into The Shootist, Doctor Hostetler (James Stewart) tells aging Western gunfighter John Bernard Books (John Wayne), "You have a cancer." Knowing that his death will be painful and lingering, Books is determined to be shot in the line of "duty." In his remaining two months, Books settles scores with old enemies, including gambler Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) and Marshall Thibido (Harry Morgan) and reaches out to new friends, including a feisty widow (Lauren Bacall) and her hero-worshipping son (Ron Howard). Throughout the film, Books' imminent demise is compared with the decline of the West, as represented by the automobiles and streetcars that have begun to blight the main street of Books' hometown. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
98 mins

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Director(s):
Don Siegel
Writer(s):
Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale
Producer(s):
Mike J. Frankovich, Bill Self
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Language, Not For Children, Western Violence, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Westerns
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    Michael and Marilyn W.

    I love waeterns and I am a big fan of John Wayne, and I sometimes hear people say that the Duke was a bad actor but I just wont go there. This was the Duke's last film and it was a great one at that. This is not a real voilent shoot 'em up constant action western like The Wild Bunch but it is a good movie with a good story which keeps you interested right up until the final confrontation.

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    Juana F.

    This is for Frances D. What in the world would make you tell the END of a movie that lots of people have not seen yet. THANKS A LOT!!!

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    Kevin C.

    Well crafted movie that isn't overly sentimental. JW plays Books absolutely flawlessly, as only he could. All of the cameos were great, and LB was wonderful as well. The story was so cool, kind of made you think about the movie after it was over. JS's character, Dr. Hostetler emphasis on the conversation he had with Books is key to understanding the ending of the movie. Great project and perfect in every detail. Highly recommended.

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