Truman
Synopsis
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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Truman - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-19
Top Cast
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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
Leo Burmester
Frank Vassar
Amelia Campbell
Margaret Truman
Virginia Capers
Elizabeth Moore
John Finn
Bob Hannagan
Željko Ivanek
Eddie Jacobsen
David Lansbury
Lt. Jim Pendergast
Remak Ramsay
Dean Acheson
Marian Seldes
Eleanor Roosevelt
Lois Smith
Madge Wallace Gates
Daniel von Bargen
General MacArthur
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Pierson
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Rickman, David McCullough
- Original Score
- David Mansfield
- Original Title
- Truman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Production Studios
- Spring Creek Pictures, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Pierson
Thomas Rickman, David McCullough
David Mansfield
Paul Elliott
Doro Bachrach, Paula Weinstein, Anthea Sylbert
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pierson
Director
Doro Bachrach
Producer
Stephen Marsh
Production Design
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
Andy Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Truman
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What is Truman about?
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.
Who directed Truman?
Truman was directed by Frank Pierson.
Who stars in Truman?
The principal cast of Truman includes Gary Sinise, Diana Scarwid, Richard Dysart, Colm Feore, James Gammon.
When was Truman released and how long is it?
Truman was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Truman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Truman was composed by David Mansfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Truman?
Truman holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).