Synopsis
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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Cast
- Kim DarbyMattie Ross
- John WayneReuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn
- Glen Campbell"La Boeuf"
- Jeremy SlateEmmett Quincy
- Robert DuvallNed Pepper
- Dennis Hopper"Moon"
- Alfred RyderGoudy
- Strother MartinColonel G. Stonehill
- Jeff CoreyTom Chaney
- Ron SobleCaptain Boots Finch
Recommendations
- 100
Chicago Sun-Times
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. - 100
The New York Times
A marvelously rambling frontier fable packed with extraordinary incidents, amazing encounters, noble characters and virtuous rewards. - 100
TV Guide Magazine
An enormously entertaining adventure that is as much about John Wayne's image as it is about a girl seeking revenge for her father's murder. - 80
Time Out
It’s mostly Wayne all the way. He towers over everything in the film – actors, script [from Charles Portis’ novel], even the magnificent Colorado mountains. He rides tall in the saddle in this character role of ‘the fat old man.’ - 80
CineVue
True Grit’s brilliantly crafted moments of wild and frenzied action, hilarious dialogue (courtesy of Portis himself) and beautiful cinematography (from cinematographer Lucien Ballard) helped it to compete with the hugely popular film’s of Leone. - 80
The Guardian
The film has much more sophistication than the average throwback, but the search for justice across Indian Territory is uncomplicated and righteous, and the half-contentious/half-sentimental relationship between a plucky teenager and an irascible old coot grounds it in the tried-and-true. - 80
The Telegraph
John Wayne gives an imposing and vivid performance. [07 Nov 2014, p.37] - 75
LarsenOnFilm
One of Hollywood’s true curiosities. At times a charming, kiddie Western, this John Wayne vehicle also has a real nasty streak.
