Posts from dukefan1 in thread „True Grit (1969)“

I really like this picture. I think Henry Hathaway is directing Robert Duvall how he wants Lucky Ned Pepper to play this scene.

Mark

That is very cool that you knew someone who worked on one of Duke's greater films. I hope he told you a few stories of being around the set. When you said he was the one Campbell shot off the horse, do you mean he doubled for Duvall, as well?

Mark

Very nice posters. Are they from when the film was new, or are they printed more recently?

Thanks for sharing them with us.

Mark

Our member, Lasbugas, has the largest collection of pics that I have ever seen. Maybe he can shed some light on this. I can't recall seeing the image you speak of. Sounds like it was a great shot of him.

Mark

I agree, very cool. I love visiting historical places. to have it Duke related makes it better. Thanks for sharing these with us.

Mark

Thank you for sharing that. I enjoy seeing little nuggets like this. It's hard to find anything new regarding Duke. We take what we can find.

Mark

Hello and welcome tpo the board, Sterling Price. You nailed that scene with your description. It was a thing of beauty and Duke brought that scene home. I remember reading somewhere that right after filming that scene, the Director told Duke that this could win him an Oscar. I'm glad the film got him that much deserved statue.

Mark

I can't remember a nickname that he used throughout the film. He called him a Texas brush popper and a waddie (sp?) but only used them once. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Anyone else know?

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This is a movie that is in the top ten favorites of most fans. The only movie he won an Academy Award for, and well deserved. Here is my copy of the award program from the Awards show on April 7, 1970 and part of the page with the nominations listed. Not bad company to be up against, in my opinion.

Mark

I don't get it. If you all didn't like Kim's part and you didn't like Glen's part....then do you just like True Grit because Duke was in it?

I think Kim did an excellent job in the part of Mattie. She played the part just as it was in the novel. Glen more than pulled his weight as LeBoueff as well. You have to read the book and you will see that they both portrayed the characters they were as it was meant to be played. That's just my opinion. True Grit is a classic because of the main 3 characters.

Mark

I agree with you, BILL. I think that no known actor would want to take the part of Rooster Cogburn on. How can anyone feel that they can do it justice after Duke? With that said, if it does get remade... I would have to see how their version translate the book to film. Curiosity would get the better of me.

Mark

You're not wrong,Dexter. You're correct in that the cutting of Blackie's flank was definately in the book. I remember thinking how harsh, yet smart that was to get more life out of a horse that he intended to ride till it died anyway.

For those who have never read the book, I recommend it highly. And if you read it, you may think as I do that Kim Darby did an excellent job bringing Mattie Ross to life. She played her just as you picture her in the book.

And just to read the ending of the book (not like the ending in the movie) makes you see why they changed it in the screen play. More upbeat in the movie.

Mark