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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Nevada
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1977 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1977 generic
- Writers Guild of America 1977 generic
- National Board of Review 1976 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Shootist | |
| Québec French title | Le Dernier des géants |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
