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John Wayne, in his last film appearance, stars as famed gunfighter J.J. Brooks. After learning from Dr. Hostetler (James Stewart) that he's dying of stomach cancer and has no more than two months to live, he moves into a boarding house in Carson City run by Bond Rogers (Lauren Bacall) and her son, Gillom (Ron Howard), to die quietly. But when word gets around that the old gunslinger is in town, curiosity seekers come out of the woodwork to get a look, and the ridiculous local marshal (Henry Morgan) contemplates a showdown with the legend. Annoyed by the attention and realizing that if he waits long enough, he'll die in great pain, Brooks decides to seek out his enemies and go down with guns blazing. Yet he works to persuade the hero-worshiping Gillom to foreswear the life of violence he's led. Director Don Siegel fashions a poignant, gracious farewell to the great star, who, like his character, was dying of cancer as the film was being shot. A stellar cast, which includes Western stalwarts such as Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, John Carradine, and Johnny Crawford, adds much to the film's resonance. As much a meditation on the burden of celebrity as an elegy for the Old West, it's most revealing in its star's final renunciation of violence.

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UPC0097360890440

eBay Product ID (ePID)3364523

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ActorJohn Wayne, Lauren Bacall

EditionWidescreen

RatingG

Movie/TV TitleShootist

DirectorDon Siegel, Donald Siegel

FormatDVD

Release Year2001

GenreWesterns

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display FormatWidescreen

Signal StandardDvd

Leading RoleJohn Wayne, Lauren Bacall

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20010724

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by TXYUirHqSR6@Deleted
Dec 11, 2015
Shootout at the Metripole Salloon
I must still be a kid at heart. I still watch these old shows. This one is from 1976 when I was a junior in high school. This is the "final ride" of the character JB Books. His last shootout was finished off by his friend Gillom Rogers played by Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham). Gillom tries to save Books by shooting his attackers but its too late. After Books sees that Gillom avenges the shootings against Books, Gillom gets a nod of approval from Books. It's too bad that Books dies but Gillom is the real hero when he comes to the aide of Books. Really a good show.
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by gallopin-70
Mar 18, 2024
Stellar cast and story
One of the Duke's greatest films and he deserved an Oscar for his performance. A man dying of cancer, portraying a gunfighter dying of cancer. Here's to you Duke! May you "live on' forever.
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by harleygirl196452
Jan 11, 2018
Great Movie
My mom taught the love of John Wayne. She is now in heaven and i have the memories every time i watch any of his movies. Great movie.
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by molnikki
Jun 18, 2022
The Shootist
I love John Wayne and Ron Howard. The movie is really a great picture!
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by rogers5439
Feb 21, 2025
Great John Wayne Movie
Great John Wayne movie. Well worth the price.
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by kjthemoviequeen
Apr 26, 2021
Love story and heroes.
Great actors, great storyline and an evening WELL SPENT.
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by ronnipresle0
Jan 26, 2020
live while you can
a good movie love it in my collection sad at the end
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by toolanddie-2009
Jan 03, 2022
The Duke
John Wayne's last movie, and one of the best. Very good movie.
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by scotman60
Oct 30, 2019
great movie
good value and a classic movie one of his best
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by co_465711
Mar 19, 2025
Thank you. The movie is clear and plays ...
Thank you. The movie is clear and plays fantastic!
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