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The earliest reference that I have found to the use of the phrase "true grit" is in the Bram Stoker novel Dracula. Mina Harker writes in her journal that (among other attributes) Dr. Van Helsing says that her husband - Jonathan Harker - has true grit.

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No. See the related link below for info on the original 1969 movie.

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no it is not because if it was a true story it would say based on a true story.

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strength of mind; guts

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