True Grit (Film), released 1969 — adapted from True Grit by Charles Portis.
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.
Starring John Wayne, Kim Darby, Glen Campbell, Jeremy Slate, Robert Duvall.
Directed by Henry Hathaway.
