The Shootist (1976)

Keith,

Thank you. This is one that Les Adams, from Abilene, Texas shared with us.

Chester

I could be wrong, but I don't remember the word bs in this movie. But it won't hurt if I watch it again just to be sure. The Shootist was (is) one of my favorites.

John Bernards old flame calls him one.

The milk delivery man warns Duke at the start of the movie 'Yea I'm talking to you you dumb b*****d, I said move it or I'll deliver you something to remember me by.

John Bernard told said to the sheriff, 'Your the longest winded b*****d I ever listened to.

Absolutely right and what a filthy mouth Ron Howard had.

I read in Emmanuel Levy's book on John Wayne that Paul Newman and George C Scott were both offered the role of JB Book's before John Wayne.

Paul Newman passed on the role and George C Scott wanted too many changes made to the script.

The winning choice of Duke was also added to the fact that they could use footage from his old movies in the credits to show the life of J B Books.

Mike

I have had this book for a year now but I have yet to read it, maybe cause it's very difficult for me to watch this movie. I watched my Granddad go through pretty much the same thing with his cancer and I have a hard time watching this without thinking about him. But I have to say that this film was the best way for him to end his career, regardless of the fact that he never viewed this as his swan song. But what a beautiful swan song it was, and the perfect epitaph to a legendary career.

Hi,
I love this movie, even if it makes me cry everytime I watch it. I think that is because you know that in real life that he is fighting cancer. But there again, that is the person he was, and that is why he is loved so much!
stacy

I agree it is an amazing movie, but is very hard to watch without tearing up!

Hi everyone
This movie is one of my fayorites.
and for a lomg time, I have one question.
I wonder what brand of whisky(may be bourbon?) which on the bar counter
in this movie's scene?
this whisky's label mark looks like clover.
sanda

sanda,

I will have to pull out my copy of The Shootist and watch it to see if we can answer your question, but in the meantime, I would like to welcome you to the John Wayne Message Board!

As far as I know, you are our first and only member from Japan. You've expanded our scope to another continent!

We hope you will take a moment and introduce yourself to us in the Newbie Forum.

Again, WELCOME!

Chester and the Mrs.

chester777
Thank you for your invitation to newbie forum.
and I hope american whisky friend will teach me that whisky brand name.

I effort to introduce myself in the newbie forum, but my ability of english speaking
or writing is so poor. please forgive me my odd expression,miss spelling.
sanda

Just watched this the other night. I was amazed at the amount of exceptional actors involved. A high quality production all the way around. And Duke's acting was terrific. This was one of the few times that Ron Howard appeared before the cameras (after "The Andy Griffith Show") before going on to directing, and his acting abilities were paramount too. Loved Harry Morgan as he portrayed his character's exuberance on hearing of Books' cancer.
Cheers - Jay

The Shootist is a brilliant movie and a wonderful Epitaph to a long and wonderful career.

If Paramount had spent more time marketing it rather than King Kong Duke would have got a second Oscar.

Mike

Definitely Duke gave an Oscar winning performance in this!
Cheers - Jay

Thank you Brooks
No name Labels,regrettably i understand.

and one more question.
His last day,J.B.Books said a greeting to little lady in the streetcar.
by japanese subtitle,it was "I hope you will meet a good young man "
but a restriction of transrate that three word by a second we can read,
subtitles are not seldom uncorrect.

I heard that line is "I sure hope you have right to welcome a star"
want what Books said ?
Best regards,

sanada