Truman

Name: Truman
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1995-09-09
Duration: 135 min

2h 15m·Drama, TV Movie·

Directed by Frank Pierson

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.

DirectorFrank PiersonCinematographyPaul ElliottStudioSpring Creek Pictures

Overview Discussion

Actor	Role
Gary SiniseHarry S Truman	Harry S Truman
Diana ScarwidBess Truman	Bess Truman
Richard DysartHenry L. Stimson	Henry L. Stimson
Colm FeoreCharlie Ross	Charlie Ross
James GammonSam Rayburn	Sam Rayburn
Tony GoldwynClark Clifford	Clark Clifford
Pat HingleBoss Tom Pendergast	Boss Tom Pendergast
Harris YulinGen. George C. Marshall	Gen. George C. Marshall
Leo BurmesterFrank Vassar	Frank Vassar
Amelia CampbellMargaret Truman	Margaret Truman
Virginia CapersElizabeth Moore	Elizabeth Moore
John FinnBob Hannagan	Bob Hannagan
Željko IvanekEddie Jacobsen	Eddie Jacobsen
David LansburyLt. Jim Pendergast	Lt. Jim Pendergast
Remak RamsayDean Acheson	Dean Acheson
Marian SeldesEleanor Roosevelt	Eleanor Roosevelt
Lois SmithMadge Wallace Gates	Madge Wallace Gates
Daniel von BargenGeneral MacArthur	General MacArthur
Winston ChurchillSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lee RichardsonFranklin D. Roosevelt (uncredited)	Franklin D. Roosevelt (uncredited)
HHarry GibbsVice-President Garner	Vice-President Garner
JJessica DrakeWoman Reporter	Woman Reporter
AAddison MyersOperator	Operator
Michael MurphyDinner Speaker (uncredited)	Dinner Speaker (uncredited)
JJason RaySoldier (Uncredited)	Soldier (Uncredited)
Nora DenneyMama Truman	Mama Truman