The Shootist
In the ’70s, people started to be bored with westerns that were trending for years. hanks to the excellent cast, including John Wayne, he Shootist, was a great success anyway. Don Siegel’s work was nominated for few prizes, including Golden Globes.
A Small Budget
With an estimated production budget of $1 million, The Shootist gained not only a lot of money, but also a title of the Last Truly Great Western. It has received the National Board of Review award of one of the Top Ten Films of 1976. It holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.