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Cast
Miles Hood Swarthout
as Self (uncredited)
Peter Frankovich
as Self (uncredited)
William Self
as Self (uncredited)
Hugh O'Brian
as Self (uncredited)
Lauren Bacall
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ron Howard
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Harry Morgan
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Boone
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
John Wayne
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2001
Runtime0h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes2
Director—
Writers—
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Shootist: The Legend Lives On
About The Shootist: The Legend Lives On
Documentary short about the making of John Wayne's final movie, the 1976 film The Shootist.
Directed by —, The Shootist: The Legend Lives On leans on a strong ensemble — Miles Hood Swarthout, Peter Frankovich, William Self — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2001.
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