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The Shootist

Name: The Shootist
Genre: Western
Released: 1976-07-21
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.1

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

7.1 / 10 (396 votes)

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.

Release Date July 21, 1976

Runtime 100 min

Genres Western

Status Released

Box Office $13,400,000

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