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Give 'Em Hell, Harry!

Play trailer Poster for Give 'Em Hell, Harry! PG,  1975,  1h 42m,  Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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President Harry S. Truman looks back on his life in this one-man performance. Over the course of the film, Truman talks about his upbringing on a farm, his service in World War I and his time as an aspiring politician in Missouri. He also provides details about his short stint as vice president under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Following Roosevelt's death, Truman ascended to the presidency, and he addresses the weight of that responsibility with both humor and humility.

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Richard Eder New York Times Jun 18, 2012
4/5
The script, put together by Samuel Gallu, is beautifully articulated and balanced. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jun 18, 2012
3/4
The main thrust of the theatrical event is intact, and so's the Truman spirit. Go to Full Review
Charles Faber Los Angeles Free Press Nov 22, 2019
Despite certain historical inaccuracies and an insidious hagiographic treatment, commands respect as an entertaining chronicle of our times. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Oct 8, 2010
A
James Whitmore in a virtuoso performance as the plainspoken President Harry S. Truman. Go to Full Review
Phil Hall Film Snobbery Jul 23, 2010
5/5
Simply wonderful, with an astonishing James Whitmore performance. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Steve Binder

Director

Peter H. Hunt

Director

James Whitmore

Harry S. Truman

Samuel Gallu

Screenwriter

Joseph E. Bluth

Producer

Al Ham

Producer

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Give 'Em Hell, Harry!

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Movie Info

Synopsis President Harry S. Truman looks back on his life in this one-man performance. Over the course of the film, Truman talks about his upbringing on a farm, his service in World War I and his time as an aspiring politician in Missouri. He also provides details about his short stint as vice president under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Following Roosevelt's death, Truman ascended to the presidency, and he addresses the weight of that responsibility with both humor and humility.
Director
Steve Binder, Peter H. Hunt
Producer
Joseph E. Bluth, Al Ham, David Permut, J. Mark Travis
Screenwriter
Samuel Gallu
Production Co
Permut Presentations, Theatrovision
Rating
PG
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 18, 1975, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2019
Runtime
1h 42m
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