Each period of realignment in American politics began with a âcritical electionâ (in both l860 and l932, for example). In these. years, the voters were presented with a real choice on a critical issue that transcended the. normal party lines or coalitions.
Tommy Lee Jones is heading out west again and will write, direct and star in a remake of John Wayneâs 1972 pic âThe Cowboys .â. This story first appeared in the September 10, 2013 issue of Variety. Subscribe today.
Although it was promoted as Rooster Cogburn (...and the Lady), the opening credits of the film give the title as simply Rooster Cogburn. Strother Martin, who portrays Shanghai McCoy in this film, also appeared in True Grit, playing a different character.