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The Shootist

The Shootist

Jul 21, 1976
100 min
Western
7.0/ 10
364 votes

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.

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TMDB
7.0/10
364 votes
IMDB
7.6/10
27,999 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
77/100
Metascore

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Box Office & Budget

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Box Office$13,400,000Worldwide gross
US Box Office$8,091,910Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 5 nominations total

Details

Production information

"He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

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Revenue

$13,400,000

Production Companies

The De Laurentiis CompanyParamount Pictures

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