
The Shootist

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
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
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
Details
- Director
- 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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