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True Grit
1969 128 min United States of America G 12+
★8.1
Western, Drama
Director: Henry Hathaway
🎭 Based on
«True Grit»
byCharles Portis
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Description
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.
US Gross:
$276,418
Worldwide:
$37.66M
Starring
John Wayne
Actor
Kim Darby
Actor
Glen Campbell
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1970
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 1970
— Best Actor (Drama)
BAFTA 1970
— Most Promising Lead Debut
Golden Globe 1970
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 1970
— Best Debut
Golden Globe 1970
— Best Actor (Drama)
Key opinion
Henry Hathaway's 1969 True Grit is widely regarded as a classic of the Western genre, anchored by a career-defining performance from John Wayne. While the film is praised for its vivid cinematography and tight narrative structure, opinions on its supporting cast and tone remain divided compared to later adaptations.
| Acting | John Wayne's charismatic and earnest portrayal of Rooster Cogburn serves as the film's definitive, Oscar-winning centerpiece. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes expansive, vivid landscapes that create a visually striking and authentic sense of place. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is praised for its logical progression and traditional, tightly-woven structure. | |
| Acting | Kim Darby's performance as Mattie Ross divides opinion; some see her as a sincere, vulnerable emotional core, while others find her portrayal impulsive, capricious, or unconvincing. | |
| Acting | Glen Campbell's performance as La Boeuf is widely cited as the film's weakest link, often described as wooden or unconvincing. | |
| Production | The film's bright, Technicolor aesthetic and traditional tone are lauded by those who value classic cinematic craftsmanship, but critiqued by others as overly simplistic or lacking the grittier, realistic atmosphere of later adaptations. |