The Shootist | NettMovies

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.

Cast

John Wayne

J.B. Books

Lauren Bacall

Bond Rogers

Ron Howard

Gillom Rogers

James Stewart

Dr. Hostetler

Richard Boone

Mike Sweeney

Hugh O'Brian

Jack Pulford

Bill McKinney

Jay Cobb

Harry Morgan

Marshall Thibido

John Carradine

Beckum

Sheree North

Serepta

Rick Lenz

Dobkins

Scatman Crothers

Moses

Gregg Palmer

Burly Man

Alfred Dennis

Barber

Dick Winslow

Streetcar Driver

Melody Thomas Scott

Girl on Streetcar

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Kathleen O'Malley

School Teacher

Jack Berle

Man Outside Metropole (uncredited)

Johnny Crawford

Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)

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Chuck Dawson

Extra (uncredited)

George Dunn

Man Delivering Headstone (uncredited)

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Duke Fishman

Barfly (uncredited)

Christopher George

Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)

Jonathan Goldsmith

Books' Victim (uncredited)