Truman(1997)
Truman Synopsis
He was a farmer, a businessman, an unknown politician who suddenly found himself president. Of all the men who had held the highest office, Harry Truman was the least prepared, but would prove to be a surprise.
Truman (1997) is a documentary film directed by David Grubin, released on October 5, 1997 with a runtime of 4h 20m. It stars Jason Robards, Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman and Margaret Truman Daniel.
- Director:
- David Grubin
- Writers:
- David Grubin
- Producers:
- Allyson Luchak
- Production:
- David Grubin Productions
- Status:
- Released
Truman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jason Robards
as Narrator (voice)
Harry S. Truman
as Self (archive footage)
Bess Truman
as Self (archive footage)
Margaret Truman Daniel
as Self (archive footage)
David McCullough
as Self
- Walt Bodine
Walt Bodine
as Self
- Vernon Jarrett
Vernon Jarrett
as Self
- Walter Lefeber
Walter Lefeber
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David Grubin, written by David Grubin, produced by Allyson Luchak.
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Truman – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Truman?
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The main cast of Truman (1997) includes Jason Robards, Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, Margaret Truman Daniel and David McCullough. The film was directed by David Grubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Truman released?
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Truman was released on October 5, 1997 and runs for 4h 20m.