True Grit (1969)
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A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer in Indian territory.
Cast
- John Wayne
- Glen Campbell
- Kim Darby
- Jeremy Slate
- Robert Duvall
- Dennis Hopper
- Alfred Ryder
- Strother Martin
- Jeff Corey
- Ron Soble
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- Jun 19, 2024
𝔸 𝕃𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝔽𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕒 𝕊𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕠 𝕒 𝔽𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 Dear Dad, I'm sorry it took me this long to watch your favorite movie star in your favorite movie of his. If it was John Wayne, you watched it; it didn't matter which one it was, good or bad, your eyes were…
Leighton TrentJun 13, 2021True Grit, above all else, is surprisingly moving, embracing good messages to drive its dazzling adventure with potency and excitement. Rooster Cogburn is a man who takes no BS, constantly utilizing his aggressive and independent tone to intimidate others. However, Mattie…
SamJun 10, 2026Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne) has already seen his best days as a U.S. Marshall. Though he is still a success tracking down criminals, he’s usually quite drunk and ornery. When a young teenager’s (Kim Darby) father is murdered, she hires Cogburn to hunt him down.…
David Whitman - Oct 29, 2020
There’s something so special about 60s cinema, and with True Grit specifically there’s that grainy touch that graciously covers and emphasizes the beauty of landscapes. The mountainous backgrounds, untouched trees, free fields and shinning waters act as a symphony in…
SamFeb 17, 2024Rooster Cogburn: “Boots, I got Hayes and some youngster outside with Moon and Quincy. I want you to bury 'em for me. I'm in a hurry.” Capt. Boots Finch: “They're dead?” Rooster Cogburn: “Well, I wouldn't want you to bury 'em if they wasn't.”Elvis Presley was considered for…
Xander 🛸Feb 22, 2021There’s an almost Spielbergian sense of family-friendly adventure-fare to True Grit, a classic western with a title which seems to suggest equal amounts realism and extreme violence, but ultimately has neither. To be honest, it’s all a little hokey. Elmer Bernstein’s score…
Evan - Sep 23, 2018
"True Grit" is a gorgeous-looking Western with a highly effective screenplay, and a cast that does their level best with said material. And whilst I think the film still holds up well, I can't deny that the Coens took the story and improved upon it in every way. Still, this…
Ben HibburdNov 26, 2022"You can't serve papers on a rat, baby sister. You gotta kill'em of let'em be!" - Marshal "Rooster" Cogburn After teenaged Mattie Ross's father is murdered she takes the trip to town to claim his body. Mattie is a bit of a tomboy, highly intelligent, and extremely…
Dan AbelAug 17, 2026Eh, I've seen truer
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- Edward Kronkvist likedTrue Grit
Not my favorite John Wayne western but it was still a good film with a quite entertaining story.
Figo Nyberg likedTrue GritGreat western movie, John Wayne is an absolute legend.
Zach Stellflug is "meh" onTrue GritJohny Wayne carries but a little slow for me
- Alt Girl Repellant likedTrue Grit
Who knew this John Wayne guy could act!
Elizabeth Beattie lovedTrue GritOne of the absolute best ever ever
Joyce Meyers likedTrue GritClassic John Wayne western
- SpindlyMan likedTrue Grit
Bridges does it better.
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Metacritic
The director, Henry Hathaway, is another old veteran, and the cinematographer is the great Lucien Ballard, but somehow it comes off like a TV celebrity roast.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
One of the glories of True Grit is that it recognizes Wayne's special presence. It was not directed by Ford (who in any event probably couldn't have been objective enough about Wayne), but it was directed by another old Western hand, Hathaway, who has made the movie of his lifetime and given us a masterpiece. This is the sort of film you call a movie, instead of the kind of movie you call a film.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
One of Hollywood’s true curiosities. At times a charming, kiddie Western, this John Wayne vehicle also has a real nasty streak.
Josh Larsen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is True Grit (1969) (1969) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is True Grit (1969) (1969)?
The movie is 2hr 8min long.
What's True Grit (1969) (1969) about?
A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer in Indian territory.
Who's the cast of True Grit (1969) (1969)?
- John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn
- Glen Campbell as 'La Boeuf'
- Kim Darby as Mattie Ross
- Jeremy Slate as Emmett Quincy
- Robert Duvall as Ned Pepper
- Dennis Hopper as 'Moon'
- Alfred Ryder as Goudy
- Strother Martin as Col. G. Stonehill
- Jeff Corey as Tom Chaney
- Ron Soble as Capt. Boots Finch
Who's the director behind True Grit (1969) (1969)?
Henry Hathaway directed True Grit (1969) (1969).
Who produced True Grit (1969) (1969)?
Hal B. Wallis produced True Grit (1969) (1969).
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