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Movie Time: "True Grit"

In this movie, Mattie Ross is determined to avenge her father's death by capturing Tom Chaney, the man who shot and killed him for two pieces of gold. Just fourteen, she enlists the help of Rooster Cogburn, a one-eyed, trigger-happy U.S. Marshal with an affinity for drinking, and hardened Texas Ranger LaBoeuf to track the fleeing Chaney. Despite their differences, their ruthless determination leads them on a perilous adventure that can only have one outcome: retribution. Academy Awards Nominations, 2011: Best picture, best actor (Jeff Bridges), best supporting ac- tress, best director, best cinematography, best costume design, and Josh Brolin, Hailee Steinfeld, Barry Pepper, Matt Damon, Dakin Matthews. Rated PG-13.

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