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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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Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Actor (1970) and the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Box office
Grossed $37.7M worldwide
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Based on
Based on True Grit
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Filming locations
Filmed in Colorado and Ouray County
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Setting
Set in Arkansas
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Collection
Part of Rooster Cogburn Collection
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Music
Music by Elmer Bernstein
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Lucien Ballard
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Details

Director: Henry Hathaway
Writers: Charles PortisNovel
Marguerite RobertsScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: June 11, 1969
Original language: English
Revenue: $37.7M
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Rooster Cogburn Collection

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