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I saw this movie when it first came out on cable in the '90's.(WOW!time flies!).I'm a bit of a history buff anyways so I had to buy the movie.After seeing the great performance given by Gary Sinese,I couldn't have been happier for purchasing it.From salesman to farmer to politican,Mr.Truman proved one is capable of achiving anything if they have the heart to do so.I was surprised to see how history has forgotten the achivements of this overlooked president,(sounds alot like Mr. Ford huh?)It is sad to see that his country and history did not recognize the hard work of this great man when he was alive.Signing one of the first civil rights acts,leading the country through a forgotten war,etc.Maybe it is man's nature to do so,what ever the case,Mr. Truman was given his due in this movie.This is the kind of movies hollywood should be making not mindless entertainment that they think people will rush to the threaters to see.If I had to say one thing I didn't like about this movie it would be that it was too short,(but that's just me).Overall,if you want a good movie that educates also,TRUMAN is the movie for you.Read full review
Gary Sinise is great in the acting lead role as Truman. Office of President of the United States was/is not an easy. Truman had many tough decisions much like what President Bush has had to during his term. Truman had many people second guessing his decisions as well. I recommend to for all that love history and love political science and how government works. Something for everyone.
I love it. I am a big Gary Sinise fan and Harry Truman, it doesn't get any better. A no nonsense leader who's only goal was to do the right thing based on the information he had at the time. The atomic bomb taken in context of thousands of American servicemen and women dieing every day, the innocent lives being wasted by the Japaneese aggresion all over southeast Asia and the fact you can end it with a bomb or two, there was no other choice. Hundreds of thousands if not millions would have died if the US had invaded Japan. A horrible thought indeed. Sinise nails Truman as only he could. A great movie.
Gary Sinise was an excellent choice to play Truman and Diana Scarwid, played the role of Bess Truman was just as good. Truman showed a real President-with guts. The issues that Harry S. Truman faced back then, did not cause him to cast blame, make idle threats or put this country in an embarrassing situation. Presient Truman faced his opposition and did not back down from them. I enjoyed this movie.
I learned a lot about Harry Truman watching the film. One of Gary Sinse’s best acting roles.
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