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.
The Shootist has generally received very positive reviews.
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The Shootist was released in 1976 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 285 reviews, giving The Shootist (1976) an average rating of 77%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 87% and users giving an average score of 84%.
With a score of 77%, The Shootist is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1976, which stands at 58%.
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