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Having seen Jeff Bridges latest work, yeah, I can see him as ol' Rooster. From what I have been reading elsewhere, this movie holds more to the book than the Duke's version did - talk about 'hollywoodism'......
Word is that Bridge's Rooster is even more ballsy and profane than The Duke's version.
In John Wayne's defense though, the part of Rooster Cogburn was one of the few portrayals where Wayne actually played the character, instead of simply being "John Wayne dressed as XXXXXX". His range was limited, but his 'presence' was legendary.
Time will tell. I will wait til the DVD hits the bargain bin a Wally's - theatre prices are too danged rich for my working man's wallet!
Now if they ever carry out their threat to 'remake' some old B&W Bogart films (The African Queen and The Maltese Falcon being mentioned) then I will go on the warpath!
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