

The Shootist (1976)
PG 1h 40m 6.8/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Don Siegel
Cast: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Terminal illness
Violence & Physical Harm
Gun violence
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