description The Shootist Overview
The Shootist, directed by Don Siegel, features John Wayne in his final cinematic role alongside a cast including Lauren Bacall and James Stewart. Based on Glendon Swarthout’s novel, the film depicts a former gunslinger embroiled in conflicts following events in Texas. It was written for the screen by Miles Hood Swarthout and Scott Hale.
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info The Shootist Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1976 |
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What is J.B. Books dying from in The Shootist?
Dr. Hostetler, played by James Stewart, tells Books that he has terminal cancer and little time left. Books then tries to choose a faster death rather than endure the prolonged suffering the doctor describes.
Was The Shootist John Wayne's final movie?
Yes, The Shootist was Wayne's final completed film role before his death in 1979. Its 1976 story about an aging gunfighter gives the performance an especially autobiographical weight.
Who are Bond and Gillom Rogers?
Lauren Bacall plays widow Bond Rogers, who reluctantly rents a room to Books. Ron Howard plays her son Gillom, a teenager fascinated by the gunfighter's reputation.
Is The Shootist based on a book?
The film adapts Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel of the same name. Swarthout's son Miles co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Hale, while Don Siegel directed the film.
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