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Trumbo

  • 2015
  • R
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
88K
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Bryan Cranston in Trumbo (2015)
The successful career of Hollywood screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo, comes to an end when he is blacklisted in the 1940s for being a Communist.
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In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.

  • Director
    • Jay Roach
  • Writers
    • John McNamara
    • Bruce Cook
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Diane Lane
    • Helen Mirren
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    88K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jay Roach
    • Writers
      • John McNamara
      • Bruce Cook
    • Stars
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Diane Lane
      • Helen Mirren
    • 245User reviews
    • 305Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 45 nominations total

    Videos38

    New International Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
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    Trailer 2:26
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    It Simply Lacks Genius
    Clip 1:06
    It Simply Lacks Genius
    The Second We Need You You Do Nothing
    Clip 0:52
    The Second We Need You You Do Nothing
    This Isnt A Discussion
    Clip 0:44
    This Isnt A Discussion
    Spartacus
    Clip 0:51
    Spartacus

    Photos122

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    Top Cast99+

    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Dalton Trumbo
    Diane Lane
    Diane Lane
    • Cleo Trumbo
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Hedda Hopper
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    • Edward G. Robinson
    Dave Maldonado
    Dave Maldonado
    • Rocco
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Sam Wood
    Laura Flannery
    Laura Flannery
    • Party Goer
    David James Elliott
    David James Elliott
    • John Wayne
    Toby Nichols
    Toby Nichols
    • Chris Trumbo (age 6-10)
    • (as Tobias McDowell Nichols)
    Joseph S. Martino
    • Rally Participant
    Madison Wolfe
    Madison Wolfe
    • Niki Trumbo (age 8-11)
    Jason Bayle
    Jason Bayle
    • Young Father
    James DuMont
    James DuMont
    • J. Parnell Thomas
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Ian McLellan Hunter
    Louis C.K.
    Louis C.K.
    • Arlen Hird
    Dan Bakkedahl
    Dan Bakkedahl
    • Roy Brewer
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Louis B. Mayer
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Buddy Ross
    • Director
      • Jay Roach
    • Writers
      • John McNamara
      • Bruce Cook
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Bryan Cranston revealed in a radio interview that Kirk Douglas approved of this movie, but his major complaint was that he wasn't asked to play himself.
    • Goofs
      When the Oscar is presented for Best Screenplay at the 1954 Awards the presenter says, "And the Oscar goes to..." This phrase was not used by presenters until the 61st Academy Awards in 1989. In the 1950s the presenter would have said, "And the winner is..." when presenting an Oscar.
    • Quotes
      • Dalton Trumbo: Friends? What friends? Who the hell has the luxury of friends? I've got allies and enemies. There's no room for anything else.
    • Crazy credits
      As the credit scroll begins, photos of Dalton Trumbo, his family, and other people portrayed in the film are shown. These are followed by historical footage of Trumbo giving an interview (from the same one where he acknowledges that he is 'Robert Rich').
    • Alternate versions
      The version of the movie that has been screened on Indian theaters and telecast in India is a PG-13 level cut that has been rated UA by the CBFC.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Bryan Cranston/Rachel Maddow/Andrea Bocelli (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Drunken Father
      Composed by Max Steiner
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 27, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhà Biên Kịch Trumbo
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bleecker Street Media
      • ShivHans Pictures
      • Groundswell Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,857,741
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $74,177
      • Nov 8, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,430,025
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 4m(124 min)
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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