He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.
1901年1月22日，英国维多利亚女王逝世，著名神枪手布克斯身肩使命来到内华达州的卡森城。出人意料的是，大夫查出布克斯身患癌症，且已是晚期，只有几个星期可以活了。一些人幸灾乐祸，怀着看戏的心情盼望着布克斯死在卡森城，而另一些人则 ...
"The Shootist," released in 1976 and produced by The De Laurentiis Company and Paramount Pictures, stands as a poignant and fitting swan song for the legendary actor John Wayne. Directed by Don Siegel, the film marks Wayne's final cinematic appearance, embodying the character of J.B. Books, a legendary gunslinger diagnosed with terminal cancer. Set in the waning days of the Old West, the narrative unfolds in Carson City, Nevada, in 1901, where Books seeks out an old friend and a doctor, only to confront his mortality and the changing times around him. Wayne's performance is imbued with a reflective gravity, showcasing a man reckoning with his past and the inevitable end, making "The Shootist" a compelling study of legacy and dignity. The film's script, penned by Miles Hood Swarthout and Scott Hale, is based on the novel by Glendon Swarthout, and it deftly balances the mythos of the Western genre with a more introspective and somber tone. The supporting cast, including Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, and James Stewart, adds depth and richness to the story, each character representing different facets of the world Books navigates. Bacall plays the strong-willed widow Bond Rogers, who reluctantly offers Books a room in her boarding house, while Howard portrays her earnest son Gillom, who becomes a protégé of sorts to the aging gunfighter. Stewart's brief but impactful role as the doctor who delivers the grim diagnosis adds a layer of solemnity to the proceedings. Visually, "The Shootist" captures the transition from the rugged frontier to a more civilized society, with cinematographer Bruce Surtees employing a muted color palette that reflects the film's melancholic mood. The production design meticulously recreates the turn-of-the-century setting, from the bustling streets of Carson City to the intimate interiors of the Rogers' boarding house. The film's pacing is deliberate, allowing for moments of quiet introspection that underscore Books' internal struggle and the encroaching modernity that threatens to erase the world he once knew. In its final act, "The Shootist" delivers a climactic yet restrained showdown that encapsulates the film's themes of honor and the passage of time. Rather than glorifying violence, the film presents it as a tragic necessity, a last stand that underscores Books' desire to die on his own terms. The ending, poignant and reflective, leaves audiences with a lasting impression of a man who, despite his violent past, seeks redemption and peace. "The Shootist" remains a testament to John Wayne's enduring legacy and a thoughtful meditation on the end of an era, both for its protagonist and the Western genre itself.
年份1976
运行时间100 min
收入8091910$
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类型西部
制作国家United States of America
