The Shootist (1976)
1976
Action / Drama / Romance / Western
The Shootist (1976)
1976
Action / Drama / Romance / Western
The Shootist (1976) Synopsis
John Bernard Books, a gunfighter approaching his 58th birthday, finds that he has rectal cancer and two months to live. He takes a room with Bond Rogers and her son, Gillom, to wait until death comes. Of course, his very presence starts off events in the town. The Marshal comes, prepared to die in a shootout, Gillom tries to idolize him, Bond first is disgusted and then pities him. Then, realizing that he will die in great pain, he comes up with an idea to go out with a bang.—John Vogel
Published Time: 2020-10-15 20:49:17
The Shootist (1976) Cast
John Wayne
as J.B. Books
Ron Howard
as Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
as Dr. Hostetler
Lauren Bacall
as Bond Rogers