Trumbo overview

Synopsis:

A documentary adaptation of the popular regional theatrical monologue -- in which such heavyweights as Paul Newman, Nathan Lane, and Joe Mantegna essayed the lead on various occasions -- Trumbo recounts the life and times of legendary Hollywood scribe-turned-HUAC scapegoat Dalton Trumbo. As with its source production, the film takes as its base material highly personal, detailed, and emotive letters written by Dalton Trumbo to his son, Christopher; the latter, in turn, molded the missives into a screenplay for this production.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Peter Askin
  • Studio: Samuel Goldyn Films, Safehouse Pictures, Filbert Steps Productions
  • Year: 2007
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: PG13 (for a sex-related commentary)
  • Category: Documentary
  • Genre/Type: Film, TV & Radio
  • Filmed in: Color and B&W
  • Release: 2008 06 27 (USA - Limited)