True Grit

True Grit

The strangest trio ever to track a killer.

G 1969 · 128 min · ★ 7.3 · Western

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.

Directed by Henry Hathaway · Written by Marguerite Roberts

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