The Shootist (1976)
overview : 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.
Release Date : Jul 21, 1976
Runtime : 1h 40m
Genre : Western
Companies : Dino De Laurentiis Company, Paramount
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : sniper, based on novel or book, widow, nevada, retirement, 1900s