The Shootist
1976 · directed by Don Siegel
- Rating
- 76/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Shootist (1976), directed by Don Siegel, rates 76/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- John Wayne
- Lauren Bacall
- Ron Howard
- James Stewart
- Richard Boone
- Hugh O'Brian
- Bill McKinney
- Harry Morgan
- John Carradine
- Sheree North
Crew
- Bruce Surtees — Director of Photography
- Douglas Stewart — Editor
- Elmer Bernstein — Original Music Composer
- Don Siegel — Screenplay
- Miles Hood Swarthout — Screenplay
- Scott Hale — Screenplay
More from Don Siegel
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) — 83/100 · hit
- Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) — 82/100 · hit
- Dirty Harry (1971) — 81/100 · hit
- Escape from Alcatraz (1979) — 80/100 · hit
- The Lineup (1958) — 78/100
- Flaming Star (1960) — 76/100
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