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True Grit | Year: 1969 Classification: Western Directed: - Henry Hathaway Actors/Actresses: - Kim Darby - John Wayne A classic western from the Duke Nobody does westerns like John Wayne did. Of course, I don't need to tell anyone this, because the Duke's name is almost synonymous with the term 'western.' In my opinion, this is one of his best. It stars Wayne as the tough, old codger Rooster Cogburn, the one-eyed lawman that's killed more than his share of outlaws. A young girl, Mattie Ross(played by Kim Darby), hires Cogburn to track her father's killer, and Rooster sets out with her and a Texas Ranger (Glen Campbell) to find the villain. If there was ever an actor with 'True Grit,' it was John Wayne. He plays the role of Cogburn wonderfully, and the rest of the cast is good as well. This is a typical western--the good guys, the bad guys, a shootout, etc.--but Wayne adds a style that is all his own. If you're a fan of western movies, chances are you already own this one. If not, pick it up. It's well worth it. Duke's Oscar John Wayne finally got his due when he received the Best Actor award for his role as Rooster Cogburn in "True Grit." (It was more than overdue considering his great, but ignored by the Academy, work in Red River, The Searchers, The Quiet Man, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.) John Wayne is great here, and he has a lot of fun poking fun at his "tall in the saddle" image. This movie, though, is a little too long, and Kim Darby is definitly the weak link in the cast. She is too old for the role, and her acting is annoying at times. (The Duke thought she was a spoiled brat who brought her personal problems onto the set which he thought was unprofessional. It is really no surprise that she didn't move onto bigger and better roles.) Glen Campbell, however, is fine in his debut. Strother Martin is good for a laugh as always, and young Dennis Hopper and Robert Duvall are both good in their supporting roles. Despite any qualms about the length and Darby's performance, the ending more than makes up for them. The scene where the Duke, with a forest of golden aspens as a backdrop, advances on four outlaws by himself is one of the signature moments of his storied career. western masterpiece This is only the second wayne movie I have ever watched. So I basically went into it with my eyes wide shut. This is a remarkably likable movie in which I think co star kim darby steals the show! This movie had alot of funny one-liners that were very witty. I figured this movie would be just like all the rest of the westerns I have seen, but this one stands out. John Wayne won an oscar for this movie. Very impressive! Buy True Grit at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on True Grit Search with the Priority Search Engine on True Grit This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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