Afflicted with a terminal illness, John Bernard Books (John Wayne), the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler (James Stewart). However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.
Poster Comment:
James Stewart was retired for eight years. He was talked out of retirement to play the doctor to tell John Wayne he had cancer.