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Truman

  • TV Movie
  • 19951995
  • PGPG
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.4K
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Truman (1995)
  • Biography
  • Drama
Though considered unqualified, Harry S. Truman becomes the 33rd president following the April 1945 death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.Though considered unqualified, Harry S. Truman becomes the 33rd president following the April 1945 death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.Though considered unqualified, Harry S. Truman becomes the 33rd president following the April 1945 death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.4K
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  • Director
    • Frank Pierson
  • Writers
    • David McCullough(book)
    • Thomas Rickman(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Gary Sinise
    • Diana Scarwid
    • Richard Dysart
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  • Director
    • Frank Pierson
  • Writers
    • David McCullough(book)
    • Thomas Rickman(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Gary Sinise
    • Diana Scarwid
    • Richard Dysart
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    • 29User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise
    • Harry S. Trumanas Harry S. Truman
    Diana Scarwid
    Diana Scarwid
    • Bess Trumanas Bess Truman
    Richard Dysart
    Richard Dysart
    • Henry L. Stimsonas Henry L. Stimson
    Colm Feore
    Colm Feore
    • Charlie Rossas Charlie Ross
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Sam Rayburnas Sam Rayburn
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Clark Cliffordas Clark Clifford
    Pat Hingle
    Pat Hingle
    • Boss Tom Pendergastas Boss Tom Pendergast
    Harris Yulin
    Harris Yulin
    • General George Marshallas General George Marshall
    Leo Burmester
    Leo Burmester
    • Frank Vassaras Frank Vassar
    Amelia Campbell
    Amelia Campbell
    • Margaret Trumanas Margaret Truman
    Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers
    • Elizabeth Mooreas Elizabeth Moore
    John Finn
    John Finn
    • Bob Hanneganas Bob Hannegan
    Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek
    • Eddie Jacobsonas Eddie Jacobson
    David Lansbury
    David Lansbury
    • Lt. Jim Pendergastas Lt. Jim Pendergast
    Remak Ramsay
    • Dean Achesonas Dean Acheson
    • (as Remak Ramsey)
    Marian Seldes
    Marian Seldes
    • Eleanor Rooseveltas Eleanor Roosevelt
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Madge Wallace Gatesas Madge Wallace Gates
    Richard Venture
    Richard Venture
    • J. Lester Perryas J. Lester Perry
    • Director
      • Frank Pierson
    • Writers
      • David McCullough(book)
      • Thomas Rickman(teleplay)
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    Harry S. Truman, a failed farmer, haberdasher, oil prospector, lead miner, banker, law student and county politician, was President of the United States during the country's most troubled times. Widely criticized and constantly embroiled in political battles, Truman departed office in 1952 with one of the lowest approval ratings of any president. However, his intelligence, integrity and decisiveness had a profound effect on world events that continues even now. He faced his trials with homespun candor, humour and wisdom, and a humble belief in hard work. Harry S. Truman - an honest and extraordinary ordinary man, unchanged by power and circumstances, a man that History has now judged one of America's greatest leaders. —HBO Home Video
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      • Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning book.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language and some war footage
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    • Trivia
      The scenes of Truman's election night were filmed exactly where Harry Truman spent his election night. Truman went to bed on election night with reports predicting his defeat by Dewey at the Elm's Hotel Resort and Spa in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, USA.
    • Goofs
      In one scene while campaigning, the background was not cut out and the digital marquee from the modern day Kansas City downtown building is visible.
    • Quotes

      Eleanor Roosevelt: Harry, the President is dead.

      Harry S. Truman: Mrs. Roosevelt, is there anything I can do for you?

      Eleanor Roosevelt: Oh! Is there anything *we* can do for *you*? You are the one in trouble now.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar/Magic in the Water/The Innocent/Last of the Dogmen/Truman (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Days Are Here Again
      by Milton Ager & Jack Yellen

      Courtesy of EMI, Robbins Catalog Inc.

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    10/10
    Gripping and enthralling 'biopic'
    Based on David McCullough's weighty biography of Harry S Truman, this film is a fascinating and gripping 'biopic'. By refusing to resort either to simple hagiography or revisionist 'debunking', Frank Pierson has directed an excellent account of Truman's road to and period in the White House. He lets characters and events speak for themselves rather than imposing on them some wayward, overly-personal, directorial interpretation (who knows what Oliver Stone would have made of this one). In an age when all politicians, whatever their merits, are usually the targets of ridicule, it was interesting to watch a film which portrayed the difficult, if not impossible, decisions with which political leaders are routinely faced (the use of the Atomic Bomb, the Korean War and recognition of the state of Israel were just some of problems with which Truman had to grapple). Of course, the director's job was made a great deal easier by an excellent cast and flawless acting. 'Acting' is not really an accurate or adequate way to describe Gary Sinise's portrayal of the former President and the word 'performance' suggests impersonation - on the contrary, he seems simply to have 'become' Harry Truman for the duration of the film.
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    • Jan 28, 2002

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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Трумэн
    • Filming locations
      • Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • HBO Films
      • Spring Creek Productions
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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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