The Shootist

“I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” I was born the day John Wayne died, in June 1979, and named Wayne after him as my Dad was a huge fan of all his films. This of course meant that I grew up with them and became a fan myself. Both my Dad and I consider this his greatest film and I still love to watch it even to this day. Even if you don't enjoy Westerns you will enjoy this. Fantastic acting and a very powerful film, especially considering The Duke’s own terminal situation at the time of filming. An absolute classic and a must see for anyone who is a fan of compelling storytelling.

A performance deafening in its poignangcy, made all the more keen coming as it does from an actor from who we don't expect it. Truly a classic, undoubtedly under-apprecaited, and a fitting end to one of the twentieth century's standout cultural icons. I look forward to buying it.

When can we buy this film?

why oh why can't we buy this great film. john wayne's last film and one of his best. so pull yourself together iTunes and let the great british public be able to buy this great film . and not at a stupid price either.!!!???

Whilst actually suffering from cancer, John Wayne made this picture in which his character, John Bernard Books, is in fact also suffering from cancer. Based on the novel by Glendon Swarthout, The Shootist tells the story of a gunfighter who is now looking for a way to die, where he feel the least pain. Wayne gives a very convincing performance as well as his co-stars, which includes Ron Howard (director of Apollo 13), Lauren Bacall (Blood Alley), James Stewart (The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance) and Richard Boone (Big Jake). A solid classic that deserves to be recognised along with classics such as Red River and Fort Apache.

this is John Waynes last film and some say the best. The aging wayne had cancer himself when he played this character and some of John Waynes own feelings about his impending doom cross over to the character. One amazing film with some of the greatest acting your likely to see, not just from big john but from Lauren Bacall and Jimmy Stewart. You need to see this film