The Shootist
1976 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.6 · 27,970 VOTES · DIR. Don Siegel
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,532 lines
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00:00:47 His name was J.B. Books
00:06:59 The only time I was ever hit...
00:10:50 How much time do I have?
00:14:21 That bedroll you can leave outside.
00:18:29 That's right.
00:21:38 My being here... maybe that's news
00:25:03 You just bring me my meals
00:28:11 One fit or fidget
00:31:34 I'm not a brave man, but you must be.
00:35:01 Since I moved in here
00:39:53 I haven't time to be polite, Mrs. Rogers.
00:42:41 the thought of your victims.
00:47:21 is costing us a pretty penny.
00:50:44 financial mistake.
00:53:55 And then the lodgers moved out.
00:57:54 and you set a code of laws to live by.
01:01:35 Would you still like to?
01:05:07 # Though I probably shall not exclaim #
01:07:47 I hope so.
01:11:44 I assure you...
01:15:35 Nothing. It's just...
01:18:41 Mr. Books!
01:22:38 Yes, sir.
01:34:46 Look out!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,532
Dialogue density15.3 lines / min
First line00:00:47
Final line01:34:46
Production Record
DirectorDon Siegel
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$13,400,000
IMDb votes27,970