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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 4881
Released: July 24, 2001 |
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MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A dying gunman returns to his friend for medical care in his last days, but becomes involved with a widow and her son, eventually dying with honor in a final gunfight.
Genre: Westerns
Rating: PG
Release Date: 28-MAR-2006
Media Type: DVD
Description of The Shootist:
The last film of John Wayne could not have been more fitting, full of details that can't help but make one reflect upon his legacy in the movies and his life as a star. Wayne plays a career gunfighter in the autumn of his life, trying to hang up his pistols after he discovers he's dying of cancer. Boarding in the house of an attractive widow (Lauren Bacall) and her son (Ron Howard), Wayne's character opts for peace in his final days but is dogged by his reputation when a handful of killers seeks him out for a final fight. Howard is fine as a fatherless boy who needs the strong mentor the hero represents, and James Stewart--who costarred with Wayne in the great Man Who Shot Liberty Valance--plays the doctor who gives the big man the bad news. Don Siegel (Invasion of the Body Snatchers) thoughtfully directs a very special and sensitive production. --Tom Keogh
The Shootist Reviews:
THE DUKE RIDES OFF INTO THE SUNSET AT FULL GALLOP 
2009-12-03 - As a lifelong admirer of John Wayne's film work I have seen (and own) most of his movies, and I love them. But I am forced to admit that his 1940's and '50's films are better for the most part than his 1960's and '70's work, with a few exceptions. I saw this film for the first time during it's theatrical release in 1976 (I think). Having previously seen El Dorado, Sons of Katie Elder, Big Jake, Cahill: US Marshal, Chisum and others of that ilk, my expectations were not high for The Shootist. The above-mentioned works are enjoyable and entertaining, but don't really measure up to She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Red River, The Searchers, Rio Bravo, and other true classics. True Grit really stood out from his other later works, but mostly it seemed that his best work was behind him. Well, Mr. Wayne really knocked my socks off with The Shootist. An outstanding ensemble cast, superior performances, a compelling story- this film has it all. To learn after the fact that The Duke was dying of cancer at the time the film was made (and knew it) adds a dimension of realism- agonizing in it's intensity- to an already superior work. The opening sequence of clips from Wayne's body of work neatly summarized his whole career in film, in a way the printed word could never do. I give my highest recommendation to this film. If you haven't seen it, drop what you're doing and watch it right now!
The Duke at his later best!
2009-09-13 - John Wayne is an American icon. Of his latter movies, there is none more interesting to watch than The Shootist. In a way, it is the story of the death of the basic charactor Wayne played in his film carrer - and filmed in perfect timing to match Wayne's own age and health at the time.
The scenes with Jimmy Stewart, though short, are a timelss treasure of film history. And the story, while having some of the simple western stereotypes in it, goes beyond the classic plots of a "Western" and delivers a very memorable story.
This is a must see for any one John Wayne fans.
John Wayne and the Shootist
2009-06-09 - The Shootist One of the finest films this movie legend made and sadly his last. Incredible cast, Lauren Bacall, Jimmy Stewart, Ron Howard, and a very Wayne unwestern western. A wonderful film and well worth more than one watch. I highly recommend.
DVD Purchase
2009-03-06 - The Shootist
I was skeptical about ordering a DVD on line. This was for a gift.
I was surprised at how quickly I received my purchase..within 2 days.
It is top quality. I would purchase this way again.
John Wayne Last Movie!
2009-02-23 - This is a great classic movie from John Wayne. I am still a fan
of his other movies. So Buy this film because you will love it!
