True Grit


2h 1978

Brief Synopsis

After hired hand Tom Chaney murders the father of 14-year-old Mattie Ross, she seeks vengeance and hires U.S. Marshal "Rooster" Cogburn, a man of true grit, to track Chaney into Indian territory. As the two begin their pursuit, a Texas Ranger, La Boeuf, joins the manhunt in hopes of capturing Chaney for the murder of a Texas senator and collecting a substantial reward. The three clash on their quest of bringing to justice the same man.

Film Details

Also Known As
True Grit: A Further Adventure
Genre
Western
Release Date
1978
Distribution Company
MGM Distribution CompanyUnited International Pictures (UIP)

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

The further adventures of Rooster Cogburn, the rascally Western hero played in "True Grit" (1969) and "Rooster Cogburn" (1975) by John Wayne, has him battling injustice in his own unorthodox way while contending with a teenage girl bent on reforming him.

Film Details

Also Known As
True Grit: A Further Adventure
Genre
Western
Release Date
1978
Distribution Company
MGM Distribution CompanyUnited International Pictures (UIP)

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States May 19, 1978