The Shootist 1976

Name: The Shootist
Released: 1976-07-21
Cast: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Don Siegel
Written by:	Scott Hale & Miles Hood Swarthout
Release date:	1976-07-21
Runtime:	100 minutes
Critics score:	93 / 100
Tagline:	He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.