IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.4K
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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
YOUR RATING
- Director
- Writers
- David McCullough(book)
- Thomas Rickman(teleplay)
- Stars
Top credits
- Director
- Writers
- David McCullough(book)
- Thomas Rickman(teleplay)
- Stars
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 9 wins & 11 nominations total
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- (as Remak Ramsey)
- Director
- Writers
- David McCullough(book)
- Thomas Rickman(teleplay)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
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
- character name as title
- douglas macarthur character
- franklin d. roosevelt character
- the white house
- harry s. truman character
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- Taglines
- Based on the Pulitzer prize-winning book.
- Genres
- Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for language and some war footage
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe 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.
- GoofsIn 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.
Top review
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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- Susan_Child
- Jan 28, 2002
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- Budget
- $8,000,000 (estimated)
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