The Shootist The Shootist The Shootist is a 1976 American western film directed by Don Siegel and based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel of the same name. It marked John Wayne's final film role. The screenplay was written by Miles Hood Swarthout (the son of the author) and Scott Hale. The supporting cast includes Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Sheree North, and Scatman Crothers. In 1977, "The Shootist" received an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction (Robert F. Boyle, Arthur Jeph Parker), a BAFTA Film Award nomination for Best Actress (Lauren Bacall),
The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (film) for the female lead and Candice Bergen was discussed. Anthony Harvey was pursued to direct. Carol Lynley said the female lead in the film was one of the two roles in Hollywood "every actress wants to do", the other being Daisy in "The Great Gatsby". In January 1973 Richard Sarafin signed to direct. The same month, Sarah Miles was cast in the female lead. Perry says Poll sidelined her during the pre production process and would continue to do so through production. "I never had one approval. I never knew what was happening." Poll claimed that his contract with Perry