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The Shootist (1976) is widely regarded as one of the most poignant farewells in cinema history, serving as the final film for Hollywood legend John Wayne. Directed by Don Siegel, this intimate Western focuses on character and emotional depth rather than the grand action spectacles of earlier decades.

Set in 1901 Carson City, the story follows , an infamous aging gunfighter who receives a terminal cancer diagnosis from a trusted doctor. Seeking a peaceful end, Books rents a room in a boarding house but finds that his reputation—and the changing world around him—won't let him die in bed. The Shootist(1976)