The Shootist
- 1976 (US)
- Western
- 1h 40m
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He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
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John Landis on THE SHOOTIST
The Shootist 1976 theatrical trailer
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Storyline
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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He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.Genre
- Western
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Release date
1976-07-21 (United States)Country of origin
- United States of America
Language
- English
Also known as
The ShootistFilming location
- United States of America
Production companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Paramount Pictures
Box office
Revenue
$13,400,000.00Comments
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