Afflicted with a terminal illness, John Bernard Brooks (John Wayne), the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler (James Stewart). Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow (Lauren Bacall) and her son (Ron Howard). However, it is not Brook's fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
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Farewell to the Duke
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Daibhidh1
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2017-05-17
A performance deafening in its poignangcy, made all the more keen coming as it does from an actor from who we don't expect it.
Truly a classic, undoubtedly under-apprecaited, and a fitting end to one of the twentieth century's standout cultural icons.
I look forward to buying it.
Musicman
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Zolaman 25
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2016-07-03
When can we buy this film?
the shootist
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frankiejackmeadow
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2015-08-16
why oh why can't we buy this great film. john wayne's last film and one of his best. so pull yourself together iTunes and let the great british public be able to buy this great film . and not at a stupid price either.!!!???
The Shootist: The Duke's Last Hurrah
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edwillpaul1
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2013-11-01
Whilst actually suffering from cancer, John Wayne made this picture in which his character, John Bernard Books, is in fact also suffering from cancer. Based on the novel by Glendon Swarthout, The Shootist tells the story of a gunfighter who is now looking for a way to die, where he feel the least pain. Wayne gives a very convincing performance as well as his co-stars, which includes Ron Howard (director of Apollo 13), Lauren Bacall (Blood Alley), James Stewart (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance) and Richard Boone (Big Jake). A solid classic that deserves to be recognised along with classics such as Red River and Fort Apache.
The Shootist (1976)
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TheMovieShackMan
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2010-03-12
The Duke's final film role sends him out with a heartbreakingly resonant story of a washed up old gunslinger, dying and determined to spend his last few days in dignity. Wayne himself was fighting cancer at the time and perhaps for this reason his performance is amongst his most touching and convincing. Support from the likes of James Stewart, John Carradine and Lauren Bacall, fellow Western veterans, is strong. Ron Howard in pre-directing days is convincing as the young upstart taught a valuable lesson by Wayne's character. It's not entirely unfair to say the tragic resonance does somewhat eclipse the film's merit in itself to a point, but the final showdown in particular is directed with considerable flair and tension by Don Siegel. It's a somewhat sombre swan-song to the legend of Wayne, a must see for his fans.
John Wayne's Last film
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mrp79
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2008-08-09
this is John Waynes last film and some say the best. The aging wayne had cancer himself when he played this character and some of John Waynes own feelings about his impending doom cross over to the character. One amazing film with some of the greatest acting your likely to see, not just from big john but from Lauren Bacall and Jimmy Stewart. You need to see this film
