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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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.6/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 81% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10400 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 76 | 100% |
Key crew
- Miles Hood SwarthoutScreenplay
- Don SiegelDirector, Screenplay
- Scott HaleScreenplay
- Elmer BernsteinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John WayneJ.B. Books
- Lauren BacallBond Rogers
- Ron HowardGillom Rogers
- James StewartDr. Hostetler
- Richard BooneMike Sweeney
- Hugh O'BrianJack Pulford
- Bill McKinneyJay Cobb
- Harry MorganMarshall Thibido
- John CarradineBeckum
- Sheree NorthSerepta
- Rick LenzDobkins
- Scatman CrothersMoses
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