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DVD

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The shootist

Call Number

  • DVD ACTION (CEN)

Languages

In English or French, with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.

Performers

John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, Bill McKinney, James Stewart, Richard Boone, John Carradine, Scatman Crothers, Richard Lenz, Harry Morgan, Sheree North, Hugh O'Brian.

Publication Information

Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Entertainment, [2005]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (98 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG.

Summary

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.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the novel by Glendon Swarthout.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1976.

Special features: Exclusive cast & crew interviews ; theatrical trailer.

Subjects

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