The Shootist
Summary:
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... Full Summary >>
Cast:
John Wayne - (John Bernard Books)
Lauren Bacall - (Bond Rogers)
Ron Howard - (Gillom Rogers)
Bill McKinney - (Cobb)
James Stewart - (Dr. Hostetler)
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Review:
John Wayne's last feature film appropriately revolved around the death of an iconic gunfighter and the end of the Old West itself. Like The Searchers (1956) before it, The Shootist explores the burdens of being a legend, a topic undoubtedly close to the actor. Director Don Siegel gives the film a gentle, sentimental touch -- somewhat su... Continue >>
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