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True Grit is a 1969 American Western film directed by Henry Hathaway, starring John Wayne as U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, Glen Campbell as La Boeuf and Kim Darby as Mattie Ross. It is the first film adaptation of Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Marguerite Roberts. Wayne won an Oscar for his performance in the film and reprised his character for the 1975 sequel Rooster Cogburn.
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1969 · 2h 8m · Western
TMDB 7.3/10 (876 votes)
The murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy on a mission of 'justice', which involves avenging her father's death. She recruits a tough old marshal, 'Rooster' Cogburn because he has 'true grit', and a reputation of getting the job done.
Directed by Henry Hathaway
Box office $38M worldwide
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Henry HathawayDirector
John Wayneas Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn
Kim Darbyas Mattie Ross
Glen Campbellas "La Boeuf"
Robert Duvallas Ned Pepper
Alfred Ryderas Goudy
Strother Martinas Colonel G. Stonehill
Jeff Coreyas Tom Chaney
Ron Sobleas Captain Boots Finch
John Doucetteas "Sheriff"
Donald Woodsas "Barlow"