True Grit

True Grit1969

Director: Henry Hathaway
Stars: John Wayne, Glen Campbell, Kim Darby, Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Western
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Runtime: 129 minutes

True Grit is a 2010 American Western film written and directed by the Coen brothers. It is the second adaptation of Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name, which was previously filmed in 1969 starring John Wayne. This version stars Hailee Stein… more »



Mattie Ross:
I hope you don't think I'm going to keep you in whiskey?

Rooster Cogburn:
I don't buy that, I confiscate it. And a touch of it wouldn't do you any harm against the night air!

Mattie Ross:
I would not put a thief in my mouth to steal my brains!

Rooster Cogburn:
Well, it's the real article! Genuine, double-rectified bust head. Aged in the keg.

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  • Steve Hyman
    Steve Hyman
    I see some "Genuine, double-rectified bust head" in store for tonight. Ha!
    LikeReply 17 years ago

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