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Truman (1997): Cast

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Truman is a 1997 documentary directed by David Grubin, starring Jason Robards as Narrator (voice), Harry S. Truman and David McCullough. It runs 4 hours 20 minutes.

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Truman (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4h 20m (260 min)
Director
David Grubin
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Truman About?

The premise of Truman without spoilers.

A farmer, a businessman and an obscure local politician, Harry Truman was thrust into the nation’s highest office with little preparation. Yet, despite his modest background and initial uncertainty, he rose to the occasion, surprising contemporaries with decisive leadership and an unexpectedly effective presidency.

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Cast & crew

Truman Cast & Characters

Jason Robards leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Harry S. Truman and David McCullough. Directed by David Grubin; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from David Grubin

More films directed by David Grubin, best-rated first: Downtown Express, Tesla, The Buddha and The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

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Truman Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Truman (American Experience)” and “Truman: American Experience”.

Also known as
  • Truman (American Experience)
  • Truman: American Experience
  • American Experience: Truman

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FAQ

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 4 hours 20 minutes (260 minutes).

When was Truman released?

Truman was released on October 5, 1997.

Who directed Truman?

Truman was directed by David Grubin.

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Who is in the cast of Truman?

Truman stars Jason Robards as Narrator (voice), Harry S. Truman and David McCullough, among 8 credited actors.

Does Truman have a post-credit scene?

No. Truman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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