| This wednesday 2 May the film "True Grit" |
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Wednesday 2 May will show at 8pm in Cafe Amsterdam the 2010 American western film "True Grit", directed by the Coen brothers. It is he second adoption of Charles Portis' novel of the same name, which was previously filmed in 1969 starring John Wayne. This version stars Jeff Bridges, Hailei Steinfeld, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and Barry Pepper. Storyline: Following the murder of her father by Tom Chaney, 14 year old farm girl Mattie sets out to capture the killer. To help her, she hires the toughest US marshal she can find, a man with "true grit", Reuben Cogburn, Against his wishes, Mattie joins Cogburn in his trek into Indian area in search of the killer Chaney. They are also joined by ranger LaBoeuf, who wants Chaney for his own purposes. The trio find danger and surprises on the journey and each has his or her "grit" tested. "True Grit" was nominated for 10 Oscars and received universal critical acclaim.  |