Truman

1995 2h 15m EN

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 22

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Synopsis

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Biographical account of America's President for the latter part of WWII. Shows Truman's rise from small-town nobody to leader of the USA, his decision to use the Atomic Bomb against Japan, and subsequent election as the US' post-war President.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gary Sinise
Harry S Truman
Diana Scarwid
Bess Truman
Richard Dysart
Henry L. Stimson
Colm Feore
Charlie Ross
James Gammon
Sam Rayburn
Tony Goldwyn
Clark Clifford
Pat Hingle
Boss Tom Pendergast
Harris Yulin
Gen. George C. Marshall

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frank Pierson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frank Pierson, shot by Paul Elliott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Gary Sinise and Diana Scarwid and Richard Dysart carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0114738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Frank Pierson directs. Paul Elliott behind the camera. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Frank Pierson, shot by Paul Elliott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Gary Sinise and Diana Scarwid and Richard Dysart carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0114738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.