Film Analysis: The Shootist

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Watched a wonderful film, again, while I ate an early lunch. The Shootist is one of those films you probably either love or hate. To me, it is a perfect story. An old man, dying of cancer, has lived on the edge of civilization by his skill with a gun. Now he travels to civilization to see a doctor and realizes he faces a long, difficult death. The stars are all awesome, of course the Duke, but Jimmy Stewart, Lauren Bacall, and Ron Howard were great. Thought it one of Harry Morgan's best roles, he was so delightfully detestable as the sheriff. If you've never watched it (like my husband who is not a Wayne fan), I feel sorry for you. Perfect casting for a myriad of interesting characters.
It reminded me how perfect and intricate a story can be.

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