Overview - The Shootist

Date of release

Genres

  • Western

Runtime: 100 minutes

Homepage: The Shootist

Budget

Budget data not disclosed

Revenue

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Spoken Languages

  • English

Production companies

  • Name: The De Laurentiis Company

    Production country United States of America

  • Name: Paramount Pictures

    Production country United States of America

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Name: John Wayne

    Character: J.B. Books

    Popularity: 2.3976

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  • Name: Lauren Bacall

    Character: Bond Rogers

    Popularity: 1.5582

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  • Name: Ron Howard

    Character: Gillom Rogers

    Popularity: 2.9151

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  • Name: James Stewart

    Character: Dr. Hostetler

    Popularity: 1.7393

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  • Name: Richard Boone

    Character: Mike Sweeney

    Popularity: 0.7547

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  • Name: Hugh O'Brian

    Character: Jack Pulford

    Popularity: 0.7091

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  • Name: Bill McKinney

    Character: Jay Cobb

    Popularity: 1.1588

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  • Name: Harry Morgan

    Character: Marshall Thibido

    Popularity: 1.0726

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