He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.

1976
Rated PG
1h 40m
Western

7.1TMDB(402)

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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.

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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominated for the Oscar for Best Production Design (1977)
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Box office
Grossed $13.4M worldwide
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Setting
Set in Nevada
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Music
Music by Elmer Bernstein
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Bruce Surtees
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Director: Don Siegel
Writers: Glendon SwarthoutNovel
Miles Hood SwarthoutScreenplay
Scott HaleScreenplay
Don SiegelScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: July 21, 1976
Original language: English
Revenue: $13.4M
Countries: United States of America

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