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The strangest trio ever to track a killer. - True Grit
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Title: True Grit

Release Date: 11 Jun 1969

Runtime: 2h 8m

Genre: Western

Director: Wallis-Hazen Inc., Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Wallis-Hazen Inc., Paramount Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.35 (782 votes)

Cast

  • Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn: John Wayne
  • Mattie Ross: Kim Darby
  • "La Boeuf": Glen Campbell
  • Emmett Quincy: Jeremy Slate
  • Ned Pepper: Robert Duvall
  • "Moon": Dennis Hopper
  • Goudy: Alfred Ryder
  • Colonel G. Stonehill: Strother Martin
  • Tom Chaney: Jeff Corey
  • Captain Boots Finch: Ron Soble
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