
The Shootist
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In this 1976 Western directed by Don Siegel, John Wayne stars as an aging gunfighter named J.B. Books, who learns he has terminal cancer. Seeking to spend his final days in peace, he rents a room from a widow, played by Lauren Bacall, and her son, portrayed by Ron Howard. As Books grapples with his legacy and the inevitability of his fate, he finds himself drawn into one last confrontation. The film is notable for being John Wayne’s final screen performance, adding a poignant layer to its narrative. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 40min
Views:530
Release:1976
Release Date:1976-07-21
Genre:Best Western, Drama, Romance, Western
Director:Don Siegel
Actors:Bill McKinney, Harry Morgan, Hugh O'Brian, James Stewart, John Carradine, John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Richard Boone, Ron Howard, Sheree North
Country:United States of America
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 win & 5 nominations total
Worldwide Gross:$8,091,910
TMDB:7.1
Rotten Tomatoes:81%
FilmAffinity:6.6
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