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The Shootist is a 1976 American Western film directed by Don Siegel and based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel of the same name, and written by Miles Hood Swarthout (the son of the author) and Scott Hale.
Jul 21, 1976 · The Shootist: Directed by Don Siegel. With John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart. A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with a minimum of pain and a maximum of dignity.
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- Drama, Romance, Western
- Don Siegel
- 1976-07-21
Dec 15, 2023 · Legendary director Don Siegel (Dirty Harry) directs the iconic John Wayne as an ageing gunfighter dying of cancer in his final screen appearance, a superb adaptation of Glendon Swarthout's...
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- Arrow Video
John Wayne plays a dying gunfighter in this Western drama directed by Don Siegel. He faces his past, his enemies and his mortality in his last days, with the help of James Stewart, Lauren Bacall and others.
The Shootist (1976) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A dying gunfighter tries to set his affairs in order. Cast & Crew. Read More. Don Siegel. Director. John Wayne. Lauren Bacall. James Stewart. Ron Howard. Gregg Palmer.
- Don Siegel
- John Wayne
J.B. Books (John Wayne, in his final film role) is an aging gunfighter diagnosed with cancer who comes to Nevada at the turn of the 20th century.
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- Western
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May 13, 2024 · The Shootist is a 1976 film that stars John Wayne as a dying gunslinger who seeks peace and redemption in his last days. The film reflects on Wayne's career and the genre of Westerns, with graphic violence, flashbacks, and a reunion with James Stewart.
