John Wayne
J.B. Books
Released
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“He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.”
7 Oct 1976 · 100 min · English
Western
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The film
Synopsis
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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On screen
Cast & characters
Lauren Bacall
Bond Rogers
Ron Howard
Gillom Rogers
James Stewart
Dr. Hostetler
Richard Boone
Mike Sweeney
Hugh O'Brian
Jack Pulford
Bill McKinney
Jay Cobb
Harry Morgan
Marshall Thibido
John Carradine
Beckum
Sheree North
Serepta
Rick Lenz
Dobkins
Scatman Crothers
Moses
Behind the camera
Key crew
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Writing
- Glendon Swarthout, Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale
- Cinematography
- Bruce Surtees
- Original music
- Elmer Bernstein
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