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Description  This is the all-time classic novel chosen by the Western Writers of America as one of the best western novels ever written. It is also the inspiration for John Wayne's last great starring role -- the acclaimed 1976 film, The Shootist This new Bison Books edition contains an updated Introduction by the author’s son, Miles, in which he explains how this famous Western tale was created and about the making of this famous film. Winner of the 1975 Spur Award from the Western Writers of America for Best Western Novel and chosen in their 2000 members' poll as one of the 10 Greatest Western novels written in the 20th century. The Shootist was also made into a classic Western film a few years later, starring John Wayne in one of his best, as well as his final role. More about this novel and film can also be found in Miles' lengthy article in the spring, 1996 issue of Persimmon Hill, the magazine of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, entitled "The Westerns of Glendon Swarthout." The Shootist is John Bernard Books, a man of principle and the only surviving gunfighter in a vanishing American West. He rides into El Paso in the year 1901, on the day of Queen Victoria's demise, there to be told by a doctor that he must soon confront the greatest Shootist of all: Death himself. In such a showdown against such an antagonist, J. B. Books cannot win. Most men may end their days in bed or take their own lives, but a mankiller has a third option, one which Books decides to exercise. He may choose his own executioner.   A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with a minimum of pain and a maximum of dignity. Director: Don Siegel Writers: Glendon Swarthout (novel), Miles Hood Swarthout (screenplay), 1 more credit » Stars: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard | See full cast and crew » John Wayne John Wayne ... J.B. Books Lauren Bacall Lauren Bacall ... Bond Rogers Ron Howard Ron Howard ... Gillom Rogers James Stewart James Stewart ... Dr. Hostetler Richard Boone Richard Boone ... Sweeney Hugh O'Brian Hugh O'Brian ... Pulford Bill McKinney Bill McKinney ... Cobb Harry Morgan Harry Morgan ... Marshall Thibido John Carradine John Carradine ... Beckum Sheree North Sheree North ... Serepta Rick Lenz Rick Lenz ... Dobkins (as Richard Lenz) Sharing Widget |
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