Movie · 1976
The Shootist
Released 21 July 1976 More from 1976 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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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How old were they?
James Nolan
as Gambler (uncredited)
Richard Boone
as Mike Sweeney
Leo Gordon
as Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Hugh O'Brian
as Jack Pulford
Gregg Palmer
as Burly Man
Christopher George
as Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
Sheree North
as Serepta
Johnny Crawford
as Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited)
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The numbers
30years between the oldest and youngest billed
60James Nolan — oldest on the call sheet
30Johnny Crawford — youngest billed
49average age of the credited cast