Following the murder of her father by a hired hand, a 14-year-old farm girl sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. Marshal she can find—a man with 'true grit'—Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJoel Coen, Ethan Coen

WriterEthan Coen, Joel Coen

CinematographerRoger Deakins

ComposerCarter Burwell

Editor

Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

ProducerJoel Coen, Ethan Coen, Scott Rudin

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Rooster Cogburn

Hailee Steinfeldas Mattie Ross

Matt Damonas LaBoeuf

Josh Brolinas Tom Chaney

Barry Pepperas Lucky Ned Pepper

Dakin Matthewsas Col. Stonehill

Jarlath Conroyas Undertaker

Paul Raeas Emmett Quincy

Domhnall Gleesonas Moon (The Kid)

Elizabeth Marvelas 40-Year-Old Mattie

Roy Lee Jonesas Yarnell

Ed Corbinas Bear Man

Leon Russomas Sheriff

Bruce Greenas Harold Parmalee

Candyce Hinkleas Boarding House Landlady

Peter Leungas Mr. Lee

Don Pirlas Cole Younger

Joe Stevensas Cross-examining Lawyer

David Lipmanas First Lawyer

Jake Walkeras Judge Parker

Double Feature

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