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Sunday, November 21, 2010

The Shootist 1976

Starring: John Wayne

In 1901, a dying ex-gunfighter arrives in a small town to set his affairs in order.

The best performance I've ever seen by John Wayne & a real tribute to his life and career. He underplayed his part magnificently and was superbly aided by Lauren Bacall. Ron Howard looking exactly like Richie from Happy days never quite fitted for me, the brilliant James Stewart did his best to steal the show. A great mixture of old Western and emerging 20th century technology. This was touching with tremendous attention to detail.       8/10

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