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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release1969

Runtime2h 8m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$37,659,900

Production

Wallis-Hazen Inc.

Paramount Pictures

Movie

True Grit

1969

2h 8m

7.3

Western

Synopsis

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.

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