PhiloThe Shootist (1976)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict, an aging gunfighter facing death, is resolved through a deeply individualistic solution emphasizing personal agency and a traditional code of honor, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance and personal responsibility.
The movie features a traditional cast, predominantly white, without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative frames traditional identities in a neutral to positive manner, focusing on the personal journey of an aging gunfighter without incorporating explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through the character of Bond Rogers, whose faith is depicted as a genuine source of moral strength, compassion, and dignity. Her beliefs guide her actions, offering a positive counterpoint to the violence and cynicism surrounding the protagonist.
The Shootist is a Western drama centered on an aging gunfighter's mortality and legacy. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative, focusing instead on traditional Western tropes and personal drama.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adaptation of Glendon Swarthout's novel maintains the established genders of all its significant characters, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender than in the source material.
Based on the source novel and the film's casting, all major characters in "The Shootist" are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction. There are no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.7
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