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Truman

1995-09-09 · 135 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · TV Movie

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.

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Production details

Directors
Frank Pierson
Production companies
Spring Creek Pictures, HBO Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000

Top Cast

Gary SiniseGary SiniseHarry S Truman
Diana ScarwidDiana ScarwidBess Truman
Richard DysartRichard DysartHenry L. Stimson
Colm FeoreColm FeoreCharlie Ross
James GammonJames GammonSam Rayburn
Tony GoldwynTony GoldwynClark Clifford
Pat HinglePat HingleBoss Tom Pendergast
Harris YulinHarris YulinGen. George C. Marshall
Leo BurmesterLeo BurmesterFrank Vassar
Amelia CampbellAmelia CampbellMargaret Truman
Virginia CapersVirginia CapersElizabeth Moore
John FinnJohn FinnBob Hannagan
Željko IvanekŽeljko IvanekEddie Jacobsen
David LansburyDavid LansburyLt. Jim Pendergast
Remak RamsayRemak RamsayDean Acheson
Marian SeldesMarian SeldesEleanor Roosevelt
Lois SmithLois SmithMadge Wallace Gates
Daniel von BargenDaniel von BargenGeneral MacArthur
Winston ChurchillWinston ChurchillSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lee RichardsonLee RichardsonFranklin D. Roosevelt (uncredited)

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