True Grit

Based On the book by Charles Portis

True Grit is a 1969 American Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and produced by Hal B. Wallis. Starring John Wayne as U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, with Glen Campbell and Kim Darby, the film is adapted by Marguerite Roberts from Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name. The story follows Marshal Cogburn and Texas Ranger La Boeuf (Campbell) as they are hired by a young girl, Mattie Ross (Darby), to apprehend the outlaw who killed her father. Historians believe Cogburn was based on Deputy U.S. Marshal Henry "Heck" Thomas, who brought in some of the toughest outlaws.

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Release date:

1969

Director:

Henry Hathaway

Cast:

John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Kim Darby, Robert Duvall, Jeff Corey

Genre:

Western, Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1969 in adaptations