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True Grit (1969)
Released By: Paramount Home Video   Rating: G   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Genre: Western
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Henry Hathaway
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Dennis Hopper, Glen Campbell, Jeremy Slate, John Wayne, Kim Darby, Robert Duvall
Published ID: 367
UPC: 097360683349, 097360683325, 097361207728, 097361207742,
Plot: In fine Hollywood tradition, John Wayne had to play a one-eyed fat man before the Motion Picture Academy considered him worthy of an Oscar. In True Grit, Wayne plays grumpy, pot-bellied U.S. marshal Rooster Cogburn, hired by 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Kim Darby) to find Tom Chaney (Jeff Corey), who killed her father. The headstrong Mattie could have had her pick of lawmen, but selects the aging Cogburn because she believes he has true grit (she talks this way all through the picture, so be prepared). Also heading into Indian territory in search of Chaney is Texas Ranger La Boeuf (Glen Campbell), who wants to collect the reward placed on the fugitive's head for his earlier crimes. Complicating matters are Chaney's scurrilous cronies Ned Pepper (Robert Duvall), Quincy (Jeremy Slate), and Moon (Dennis Hopper), who have no qualms about killing a troublesome teenaged girl like Mattie. While the plot of True Grit, adapted (and streamlined) by Marguerite Roberts from the novel by Charles Portis, maintains audience interest throughout, the glue that truly holds this Western together is John Wayne, delivering one of his finest performances (though some believe he was better in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon). Wayne's casual charisma is infinitely more effective than the mannered method acting of Kim Darby and the floundering non-acting of poor Glen Campbell. And who could not love the climatic face-off between Duvall and company and John Wayne, whose Fill your hand, you son of a bitch! is not only a classic bit of dialogue, but the apotheosis of the Wayne mystique. In 1975, Wayne repeated his True Grit characterization opposite Katharine Hepburn in Rooster Cogburn, but the film failed to match its predecessor and the overall effect was blunted. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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In the Top 3 of my list of best Westerns
Added 2/6/2010

I've heard about this movie for many, many years. Don't know why I never got around to seeing it until now. But I'm glad I finally did. Wayne is great, Darby is great (I imagine that, though Mattie is the one who uses the phrase "true grit" to refer to Rooster Cogburn, it actually applies to her), and Campbell, though of course a singer rather than an actor, isn't that bad in his role.
I watched the movie late one evening, and kept meaning to stop it at some opportune point and finish it the next day. But I had to keep watching all the way to the end. Great entertainment.

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Extremely good acting on all roles given.
Added 2/6/2010

Kim Darby gave a superb performance to such an extent, that you were rooting for her all the way to get the man that killed her Father. John Wayne always delivers a great performance, and of course he did in this movie which won him an Academy Award. Glen Campbell also did an excellent job on his part. All and all it was a great movie, one that I will enjoy over and over, mainly because I'm a John Wayne Fan. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes westerns, or anyone that likes John Wayne.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My true reason for buying True Grit
Added 2/3/2010

The fact that I've seen this movie more times than I can remember might lead one to wonder why I would purchase it. True Grit stands on it's own as being one of John Wayne's most memorable performances as well as being among the best westerns ever made as far as I'm concerned...but I'm a sucker for all the special features that might give new insight or commentary on The Duke's life on and off the big screen. I wasn't disappointed.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
True Grit truly great
Added 1/30/2010

I have always loved this movie - I saw it as a young boy - I was a huge fan of Glen Campbell - but this movie is all about John Wayne and as usual he does not disapoint. Everyone should have a copy of this movie -a true classic.
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Ture Grit
Added 1/21/2010

Movie was a great find and price. The DVD quality was great on an old classic. I would tell anyon, into the Duke, to buy this one.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
In the Top 3 of my list of best Westerns
Added 2/6/2010

I've heard about this movie for many, many years. Don't know why I never got around to seeing it until now. But I'm glad I finally did. Wayne is great, Darby is great (I imagine that, though Mattie is the one who uses the phrase "true grit" to refer to Rooster Cogburn, it actually applies to her), and Campbell, though of course a singer rather than an actor, isn't that bad in his role.
I watched the movie late one evening, and kept meaning to stop it at some opportune point and finish it the next day. But I had to keep watching all the way to the end. Great entertainment.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Extremely good acting on all roles given.
Added 2/6/2010

Kim Darby gave a superb performance to such an extent, that you were rooting for her all the way to get the man that killed her Father. John Wayne always delivers a great performance, and of course he did in this movie which won him an Academy Award. Glen Campbell also did an excellent job on his part. All and all it was a great movie, one that I will enjoy over and over, mainly because I'm a John Wayne Fan. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes westerns, or anyone that likes John Wayne.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My true reason for buying True Grit
Added 2/3/2010

The fact that I've seen this movie more times than I can remember might lead one to wonder why I would purchase it. True Grit stands on it's own as being one of John Wayne's most memorable performances as well as being among the best westerns ever made as far as I'm concerned...but I'm a sucker for all the special features that might give new insight or commentary on The Duke's life on and off the big screen. I wasn't disappointed.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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