Hollywood Behind The Scenes.🎬 Behind-the-scenes of John Wayne's last film THE SHOOTIST (1976) The Shootist is a 1976 American western film directed by Don Siegel and based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel of the same name. It is notable as John Wayne's final film role. The screenplay was written by Miles Hood Swarthout (the son of the author) and Scott Hale. The supporting cast includes Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Sheree

10K views · 3.8K reactions | “The Shootist,” released in 1976, was John Wayne’s final film, a fitting farewell built around a gunfighter dying on his own terms. Wayne played J.B. Books with a worn honesty, a man facing cancer and his fading era with the same iron steadiness he carried for decades. It felt less like a role and more like Wayne tipping his hat and riding off one last time. Follow @lonestarbeer another legend #americana #western | Truck Stop Chic | Facebook