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Truman

Truman

1997•4h 20m•Documentary

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.

David Grubin · Director

David Grubin · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime4h 20m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 5, 1997

Actors

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Narrator (voice)

Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman

Self (archive footage)

Bess Truman

Bess Truman

Self (archive footage)

Margaret Truman Daniel

Margaret Truman Daniel

Self (archive footage)

David McCullough

David McCullough

Self

Walt Bodine

Self

Vernon Jarrett

Self

Walter Lefeber

Self

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