Truman (1995)
Average Rating: 7/10
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Fresh: 7 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: Sep 9, 1995 Wide
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This award winning made-for-cable movie tells the story of American President Harry S.Truman and his role in the second World War. Gary Sinese stars in the title role of this biographical account, which is based on Pulitzer Prize-winner David McCullough's book. The film chronicles Truman's rise from unknown farmer to infamous American President -- who is chiefly remembered for being the first to use the atomic bomb. Diana Scarwid stars as Truman's wife Bess. Nominated for many awards that year,
Sep 9, 1995 Wide
Feb 29, 2000
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Superb production with memorable Sinise performance in title role.
An excellent biopic anchored by a marvelous job by Sinise.
Its Cliffs Notes approach to the source biography gets a big boost from star Gary Sinise.
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