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True Grit (1969)

โ€œThe strangest trio ever to track a killer.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 890 votes 2h 8m g DramaWestern

#6 of 12 films from 1969 #1211 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Henry Hathaway ยท Written by Marguerite Roberts, Charles Portis

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Overview

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.

Cast

Kim Darbyas Mattie Ross
John Wayneas Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn
Glen Campbellas "La Boeuf"
Jeremy Slateas Emmett Quincy
Robert Duvallas Ned Pepper
Dennis Hopperas "Moon"
Alfred Ryderas Goudy
Strother Martinas Colonel G. Stonehill
Jeff Coreyas Tom Chaney
Ron Sobleas Captain Boots Finch
James Westerfieldas Judge Parker
John Fiedleras Lawyer Daggett
John Doucetteas "Sheriff"
Donald Woodsas "Barlow"

Facts

Release dateJune 11, 1969
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 1969 average of 116 min
GenresDrama, Western
LanguageEN
Box office$37,659,900
IMDbtt0065126

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Questions

How long is True Grit?
True Grit runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is True Grit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 890 votes, which places it #6 of 12 films released in 1969 in this index (top 58%) and #1211 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed True Grit?
True Grit was directed by Henry Hathaway. Other well-rated titles by the same director: How the West Was Won (1962).
Who stars in True Grit?
Kim Darby as Mattie Ross; John Wayne as Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn; Glen Campbell as "La Boeuf"; Jeremy Slate as Emmett Quincy; Robert Duvall as Ned Pepper; Dennis Hopper as "Moon".
What is True Grit rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for True Grit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49949.

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