A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn teenager track down her father's murderer in Indian Territory.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| John Wayne | ... |
Rooster Cogburn
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| Glen Campbell | ... |
'La Boeuf'
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| Kim Darby | ... |
Mattie Ross
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| Jeremy Slate | ... |
Emmett Quincy
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| Robert Duvall | ... |
Ned Pepper
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| Dennis Hopper | ... |
'Moon'
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| Alfred Ryder | ... |
Goudy
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| Strother Martin | ... |
Col. G. Stonehill
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| Jeff Corey | ... |
Tom Chaney
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| Ron Soble | ... |
Capt. Boots Finch
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| John Fiedler | ... |
Lawyer Daggett
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| James Westerfield | ... |
Judge Parker
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| John Doucette | ... |
'Sheriff'
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| Donald Woods | ... |
'Barlow'
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| Edith Atwater | ... |
Mrs. Floyd
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| Carlos Rivas | ... |
'Dirty Bob'
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Isabel Boniface | ... |
Mrs. Bagby
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H.W. Gim | ... |
Chen Lee
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| John Pickard | ... |
Frank Ross
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| Elizabeth Harrower | ... |
Mrs. Ross
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| Ken Renard | ... |
Yarnell
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Jay Ripley | ... |
Harold Parmalee
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Kenneth Becker | ... |
Farrell Parmalee
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| Leon Alton | ... |
Boarding House Guest (uncredited)
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| Wilford Brimley | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Forest Burns | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Albert Cavens | ... |
Boarding House Guest (uncredited)
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| Gene Coogan | ... |
Boarding House Guest (uncredited)
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| Myron Healey | ... |
Deputy at Prisoner Unloading (uncredited)
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| James McEachin | ... |
Judge Parker's Bailiff (uncredited)
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Dennis McMullen | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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Boyd 'Red' Morgan | ... |
Red - Ferryman (uncredited)
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Robin Morse | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Edna O'Dell | ... |
Boarding House Guest (uncredited)
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John Pedrini | ... |
Boarding House Guest (uncredited)
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General Sterling Price | ... |
Ginger Cat (uncredited)
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| Stuart Randall | ... |
McAlester (uncredited)
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Clark Ross | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Connie Sawyer | ... |
Talkative Woman at Hanging (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Jay Silverheels | ... |
Condemned Man at Hanging (uncredited)
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| Dean Smith | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Vincent St. Cyr | ... |
Gaspargoo (uncredited)
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| Max Wagner | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Guy Wilkerson | ... |
The Hangman (uncredited)
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Chalky Williams | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Hank Worden | ... |
R. Ryan - Undertaker (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henry Hathaway | ||
Written by
| Charles Portis | ... | (novel) |
| Marguerite Roberts | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Joseph H. Hazen | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Paul Nathan | ... | associate producer |
| Hal B. Wallis | ... | producer |
Music by
| Elmer Bernstein | ||
Cinematography by
| Lucien Ballard | ... | director of photography |
Editorial Department
| Warren Low | ... | supervising film editor |
Production Design by
| Walter H. Tyler | ... | (as Walter Tyler) |
Set Decoration by
| John Burton | ||
| Ray Moyer | ||
Costume Design by
| Dorothy Jeakins | ... | (costumes) |
Makeup Department
| Carol Meikle | ... | hair stylist |
| Jack Wilson | ... | makeup supervisor |
Production Management
| Frank Beetson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William W. Gray | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Adam John Backauskas | ... | property maker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Roy Meadows | ... | sound recording |
| Elden Ruberg | ... | sound recording |
| Frank Meadows | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Cody Bearpaw | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jim Burk | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Polly Burson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gary Combs | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Quentin Dickey | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Louie Elias | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Fred Gerber | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Harris | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hayward | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Monty Jordan | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Boyd 'Red' Morgan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dean Smith | ... | stunt double: Robert Duvall (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
| Neil Summers | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Thomas Laughridge | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Paul M. Pollard | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Phil Stern | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Harry Young | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Luster Bayless | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Jane Bockstruck | ... | seamstress (uncredited) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Joseff-Hollywood | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Elmer Bernstein | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leo Shuken | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Robert Evans | ... | studio executive (uncredited) |
| Gary Gillingham | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| 'Chema' Hernandez | ... | head wrangler: Mexico (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1969) (United States) (theatrical) (as Paramount A Gulf+Western Company)
- Film AB Paramount (1969) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Paramount British Pictures (1969) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films de España (1969) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of Italy (1969) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1969) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1969) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Paramount-Films (1969) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Les Films Paramount (1970) (France) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films (1970) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1972) (United States) (tv)
- TV3 (1989) (Finland) (tv)
- Paramount Pictures (1991) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- CIC Video (1996) (Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (1997) (Brazil) (VHS)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (1997) (Australia) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1997) (Japan) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2000) (France) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2000) (Japan) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Paramount Pictures (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Esselte Video (2002) (Finland) (VHS)
- Finnkino I (2002) (Finland) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Italy) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD) (John Wayne collection)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2003) (Finland) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Video (2004) (Canada) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Home Video (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Taurus Video (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F.L. - C.I.O.)
- The United States Department of Interior, National Park Service (acknowledging with thanks the cooperation of, in the filming of scenes in this picture)
- United States Forest Service (acknowledging with thanks the cooperation of, in the filming of scenes in this picture)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
1880 Yell County, Arkansas. With revenge etched on her mind after the murder of her father by a once-trusted, cowardly jackal, plucky Mattie Ross rides to Fort Smith. Now, nothing else matters, and while aching to bring his killer to justice, Mattie enlists the help of the ageing U.S. Marshal Reuben "Rooster" J. Cogburn: a rugged, one-eyed lawman. And, before long, La Boeuf, a young Texas Ranger thirsty for bounty money, joins in. However, as the unlikely trio embarks on a dangerous journey into the heart of Indian Territory, the odds are against them. But, only rabid vengeance keeps determined Mattie going. Is true grit enough to see justice served? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | The strangest trio ever to track a killer. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Wayne did not get along with Robert Duvall during filming, and at one point threatened to punch the young "Method" actor if he argued with the director again. See more » |
| Goofs | When Mattie is emerging from her sleeping area when they are close to Lucky Ned Pepper's hideout, it is evident that she is wearing a form of black nylon tights. Not something you would see in the 1870s. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Amazing Grace See more » |
| Quotes |
[Rooster confronts the four outlaws across the field]
Ned Pepper: What's your intention? Do 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'll it be? Ned Pepper: I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man. Rooster Cogburn: Fill your hand, you son of a bitch! See more » |