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1969 · 128 min · G

True Grit

Directed by Henry Hathaway · Western

True Grit (1969) is a Western film, directed by Henry Hathaway set in Arkansas and Oklahoma during the 1800s. It runs 128 minutes and is rated G.

A western, with a tense tone. Themes of revenge run throughout.

Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography
Lucien Ballard
Cast
John WayneKim DarbyGlen CampbellJeremy SlateRobert DuvallDennis HopperAlfred RyderStrother Martin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ArkansasOklahoma
Setting
WildernessRural
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Revenge
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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