<p><br /> Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges returns to the big screen in a new Coen Brothers film adaptation, True Grit.<br /> </p><p><br /> The story, which is based on the Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same title, sees Bridges as U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn, who helps a stubborn young woman track down her father's murderer.<br /> </p><p><br /> It is not the first time Bridges has worked with siblings Ethan and Joel Coen, he also starred in The Big Lebowski and admits he admires their work.<br /> </p><p><br /> "One of the things that they have done and I think is so wise, is that they've surrounded themselves with these great artists that they've worked with over and over again.<br /> </p><p><br /> "Roger Deakins, the cinematographer on "True Grit" was also the guy who shot "The Big Lebowski" and a dozen other films that the Coens have made."<br /> </p><p><br /> In the 1969 film adaptation of the novel, legendary actor John Wayne starred as Cogburn.<br /> </p><p><br /> When audiences see the film 42 years later, the lead is taken over by Jeff Bridges and also stars Josh Brolin, Matt Damon and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld.<br /> </p><p><br /> True Grit is released in UK cinemas from 11 February 2011.<br /> </p>
