Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Brooks, 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 Brooks' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 100 minutes
✓ Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Western
✓ Stars: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone
✓ Director: Bruce Surtees, Robert F. Boyle, Elmer Bernstein, Don Siegel, William Self
The The Shootist (1976) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Shootist (1976) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Shootist (1976) is staring with John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Bruce Surtees, Robert F. Boyle, Elmer Bernstein, Don Siegel, William Self juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.