Truman (1995): Cast
Truman is a 1995 drama directed by Frank Pierson, starring Gary Sinise as Harry S Truman, Diana Scarwid and Nora Denney. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Frank Pierson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Spring Creek Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Truman About?
The premise of Truman without spoilers.
The biographical drama follows Harry Truman’s rise from a modest small‑town background to the nation’s commander during the final phase of World War II. It details his assumption of the presidency, the fateful decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan, and his subsequent election as the United States’ post‑war leader, and the moral dilemmas he faced.
Truman Themes & Keywords
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- eleanor roosevelt character
- henry l. stimson character
- clark clifford character
- george c. marshall character
- dean acheson character
- president of the united states
- live action
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- president
- election
- political drama
- vice president
- presidential election
- international relations
- armed forces
- cold war
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- 1950s
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- first lady
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- corruption
- haberdasher
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- atomic weapons
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- based on book
Truman Cast & Characters
Gary Sinise leads the cast as Harry S Truman, with Diana Scarwid as Bess Truman and Nora Denney as Mama Truman. Directed by Frank Pierson; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Pierson
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Gary Sinise as Harry S Truman -
Diana Scarwid as Bess Truman - Nora Denney as Mama Truman
- Amelia Campbell as Margaret Truman
Also Starring in Truman
· 22 more- Michael Murphy Dinner Speaker (uncredited)
- Colm Feore Charlie Ross
- Pat Hingle Boss Tom Pendergast
- Lois Smith Madge Wallace Gates
- Richard Dysart Henry L. Stimson
- Harris Yulin Gen. George C. Marshall
- Tony Goldwyn Clark Clifford
- John Finn Bob Hannagan
- Lee Richardson Franklin D. Roosevelt (uncredited)
- Winston Churchill Themselves
- David Lansbury Lt. Jim Pendergast
- James Gammon Sam Rayburn
- Leo Burmester Frank Vassar
- Marian Seldes Eleanor Roosevelt
- Virginia Capers Elizabeth Moore
- Zeljko Ivanek Eddie Jacobsen
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- Daniel von Bargen General MacArthur
- Remak Ramsay Dean Acheson
- Jessica Drake Woman Reporter
- Harry Gibbs Vice-President Garner
- Addison Myers Operator
- Jason Ray Soldier (Uncredited)
More from Frank Pierson
More films directed by Frank Pierson, best-rated first: A Star Is Born, King of the Gypsies, Soldier’s Girl and Conspiracy.
Truman Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Truman.
Cars in Truman
14 cars on screen, including the 1919 Stephens Salient Six and the 1940 Buick.
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1919 Stephens Salient Six Important role -
1940 Buick Minor role -
1948 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Minor role -
1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Minor role
Seen Truman?
Movies Like Truman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Truman Show, Truman and MacArthur.
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The Truman Show 1998 -
Truman 2017 -
MacArthur 1977 -
Trumbo 2008 -
Hiroshima 2005 -
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years 1977 -
Ike 1979 -
The Day After Trinity 1981 -
FDR 1994 -
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie 1995 -
T.R.: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt 1996 -
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation 2021
Truman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Truman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Truman?
Truman runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Truman released?
Truman was released on September 9, 1995.
Who directed Truman?
Truman was directed by Frank Pierson.
More films by Frank Pierson Who is in the cast of Truman?
Truman stars Gary Sinise as Harry S Truman, Diana Scarwid as Bess Truman and Nora Denney as Mama Truman, among 26 credited actors.
Does Truman have a post-credit scene?
No. Truman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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