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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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- Where can I watch The Shootist online?
- You can stream The Shootist on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Shootist come out?
- The Shootist was released in 1976.
- What genre is The Shootist?
- The Shootist is a western film.
- How long is The Shootist?
- The Shootist runs about 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Who stars in The Shootist?
- The Shootist stars John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, and James Stewart.
- How is The Shootist rated?
- The Shootist currently scores 7.1 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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