The Shootist
movie
He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
Released July 21, 1976
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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.
Cast
Crew
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Bruce Surtees
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Director of Photography
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Miles Hood Swarthout
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Screenplay
Don Siegel
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Director
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Glendon Swarthout
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Novel
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William Self
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Producer
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Douglas Stewart
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Editor
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Robert F. Boyle
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Production Design
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Scott Hale
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Screenplay
Elmer Bernstein
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Original Music Composer
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Dave Sutton
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Still Photographer
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Jerrold L. Ludwig
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Assistant Editor
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Richard A. Mention
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Assistant Camera