Trumbo
“Hollywood Blacklisted Him… But He Had The Last Word.”
Synopsis
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. Trumbo was one of several writers, directors, and actors who invoked the First Amendment in refusing to answer questions under oath. They were blacklisted and imprisoned. We follow Trumbo to prison, to exile in Mexico with his family, to poverty, to the public shunning of his children, to his writing under others' names, and to an eventual but incomplete vindication. Actors read his letters; his children and friends remember and comment. Archive photos, newsreels and interviews add texture. Written by
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TRUMBO - Trailer- In Theaters June 27th
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-19
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Joan Allen
Self
Michael Douglas
Self
Liam Neeson
Self
Paul Giamatti
Self
Josh Lucas
Self
Nathan Lane
Self
Brian Dennehy
Self
David Strathairn
Self
Donald Sutherland
Self
Emanuel Azenberg
Self - Interviewee
Walter Bernstein
Self - Interviewee
Christopher Trumbo
Self - Interviewee
Mitzi Trumbo
Self - Interviewee
Dustin Hoffman
Self - Interviewee
Kirk Douglas
Self - Interviewee
Kate Lardner
Self - Interviewee
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Askin
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Trumbo
- Original Score
- Robert Miller
- Original Title
- Trumbo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Thirteen, Safehouse Pictures, Reno Productions, Filbert Steps Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Askin
Christopher Trumbo
Robert Miller
Kurt Engfehr
Alan Klingenstein, Jim Kohlberg, David Viola, Tory Tunnell, Will Battersby
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Askin
Director
Alan Klingenstein
Producer
Robert Miller
Original Music Composer
Christopher Trumbo
Screenplay
David Viola
Producer
Tory Tunnell
Producer
Kurt Engfehr
Editor
Sarah Beers
Costume Design
Will Battersby
Producer
Stephanie Carroll
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trumbo
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What is Trumbo about?
Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. Trumbo was one of several writers, directors, and actors who invoked the First Amendment in refusing to answer questions under oath. They were blacklisted and imprisoned. We follow Trumbo to prison, to exile in Mexico with his family, to poverty, to the public shunning of his children, to his writing under others' names, and to an eventual but incomplete vindication. Actors read his letters; his children and friends remember and comment. Archive photos, newsreels and interviews add texture. Written by
Who directed Trumbo?
Trumbo was directed by Peter Askin.
Who stars in Trumbo?
The principal cast of Trumbo includes Joan Allen, Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson, Paul Giamatti, Josh Lucas.
When was Trumbo released and how long is it?
Trumbo was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Trumbo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trumbo was composed by Robert Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trumbo?
Trumbo holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).