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Rooster Cogburn (Character)
from True Grit (1969)

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True Grit -- A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn young woman track down her father's murderer in Indian territory.

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Biography:
Cogburn is a veteran of the American Civil War who... See more »
Alternate Names:
Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn

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  1. "Mad"
        - Pooh Grit/Not-a-Fan-a-Montana (2011) TV episode, Played by Hugh Davidson
  2. True Grit (2010) Played by Jeff Bridges

  3. True Grit (1978) (TV) Played by Warren Oates (as Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn)
  4. Rooster Cogburn (1975) Played by John Wayne
    ... aka "Rooster Cogburn (... and the Lady)" - USA (promotional title)

  5. "The Red Skelton Hour"
    ... aka "The Red Skelton Show" - USA (original title)
        - John Wayne's 40th Anniversary or Hominy and True Grits (1969) TV episode, Played by John Wayne
  6. True Grit (1969) Played by John Wayne
Archive Footage:
  1. America at the Movies (1976) Played by John Wayne

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Western / Adventure / Comedy / Drama See more »
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Cowboy / Eye Patch / Gunfight / Shootout See more »

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From True Grit (2010)
Lucky Ned Pepper: What is your intention Rooster? You think one on four is a dogfall?
Rooster Cogburn: I mean to kill you in one minute, Ned. Or see you hanged in Fort Smith at Judge Parker's convenience. Which will you have?
Lucky Ned Pepper: I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man!
Rooster Cogburn: Throw your hand you son-of-a-bitch!
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