A dying gunfighter tries to find a way to die with dignity in this drama directed by Don Siegel. The film features Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, Ron Howard and other stars, and was nominated for an Oscar.

John Wayne plays a dying gunfighter in this Western drama directed by Don Siegel. Ebert praises Wayne's performance and the film's sensitivity, but criticizes the final scene and the lack of motivation for the enemies.

Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 1976 western film The Shootist, directed by Don Siegel and starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall and James Stewart. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, cinematographers and more on IMDb.

A dying gunfighter, played by John Wayne, tries to find a way to die with dignity in this Western drama. IMDb provides plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and more for this 1976 film.

A dying gunfighter tries to set his affairs in order in this classic western drama directed by Don Siegel. The film features John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, Ron Howard and Richard Boone in the cast.

A 1976 movie about an aging gunfighter (John Wayne) with cancer who plans to go out with a bang. Read critics reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy The Shootist online.

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.

A western film starring John Wayne as a dying gunfighter who faces one last showdown. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, and other crew members who worked on this classic movie.

The Shootist is a 1976 American Western film directed by Don Siegel and based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel of the same name, and written by Miles Hood Swarthout and Scott Hale. The film stars John Wayne in his last film appearance before his death in 1979, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, John Carradine, Scatman ...