The Shootist (1976)
The Shootist is a book-based movie adapted from "The Shootist" by Glendon Fred Swarthout. This Western film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is July 21, 1976.
The Source Material
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Overview
The Shootist is John Bernard Books, a gunfighter at the turn of the twentieth century who must confront the greatest Shootist of all: Death. Most men would end their days in bed or take their own lives, but a gunfighter has a third option, one that Books decid…
About The Movie
Description
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.
Details
- Title
- The Shootist
- Original Title
- The Shootist
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Western
- US Theatrical
- July 21, 1976 · Rated PG