The Shootist [12584] Released: 1976-07-21 Revenue: $13,400,000 Budget: $0 Profit: $13,400,000 Runtime: 100 mins Popularity: 1.5398 Vote Average: 7.1 Vote Count: 357 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. Cast [36] John WayneJ.B. Books Lauren BacallBond Rogers Ron HowardGillom Rogers James StewartDr. Hostetler Richard BooneMike Sweeney Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford Bill McKinneyJay Cobb Harry MorganMarshall Thibido John CarradineBeckum Sheree NorthSerepta Rick LenzDobkins Scatman CrothersMoses Gregg PalmerBurly Man Alfred DennisBarber Dick WinslowStreetcar Driver Melody Thomas ScottGirl on Streetca Kathleen O'MalleySchool Teacher Jack BerleMan Outside Metr Johnny CrawfordBooks' Victim in Chuck DawsonExtra George DunnMan Delivering H Duke FishmanBarfly Christopher GeorgeBooks' Victim in Jonathan GoldsmithBooks' Victim Leo GordonBooks' Victim in Charles G. MartinMurray the Barte Jim MichaelBarfly Ernesto MolinariBarfly Darren Patrick MoloneyPaper Boy Ricky NelsonBooks' Fellow La James NolanGambler Nick RaymondBarfly Henry SlatePulford Confidan Bob SteeleBooks' Victim in Ralph VolkieWhite-Haired Bar John ZimeasBarfly Trailers Original Trailer John Landis on THE SHOOTIST The Shootist 1976 theatrical trailer