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Title: Trumbo (2015)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Bryan Cranston | ... | Dalton Trumbo | |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | ... | Edward G. Robinson | |
| David Maldonado | ... | Rocco (as Dave Maldonado) | |
| John Getz | ... | Sam Wood | |
| Diane Lane | ... | Cleo Trumbo | |
| Laura Flannery | ... | Party Goer | |
| Helen Mirren | ... | Hedda Hopper | |
| David James Elliott | ... | John Wayne | |
| Toby Nichols | ... | Chris Trumbo (age 6-10) (as Tobias McDowell Nichols) | |
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Joseph S. Martino | ... | Rally Participant |
| Madison Wolfe | ... | Niki Trumbo (age 8-11) | |
| Jason Bayle | ... | Young Father | |
| James DuMont | ... | J. Parnell Thomas | |
| Alan Tudyk | ... | Ian McLellan Hunter | |
| Louis C.K. | ... | Arlen Hird | |
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood's top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. This movie recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice under the blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Dame Helen Mirren) to John Wayne (David James Elliott), Kirk Douglas (Dean O'Gorman), and Otto Preminger (Christian Berkel). Written by Bleecker Street
This movie is important. It tells the story of the struggles faced by the people who sought to have a differing political view in the 1950s and 60s. Their decision to think differently left them facing prejudice and hatred in America. This is the focus of this movie.
The story follow Dalton Trumbo, portrayed by Brian Cranston,a successful screenwriter in Hollywood in the 1950s. Cranston carries this movie on the shoulders of his performance. It is truly phenomenal how he brings such life and energy to this character. He captured my attention anytime he was on-screen and is without a doubt one of the major reasons you should see this movie.If you are a fan of any of Cranstons previous works you should love this movie for that reason alone. Cranston was nominated for an Oscar for this performance, a nomination I believe was well deserved.
The movie is of course based on a true story. while I cannot attest to the validity of the facts, I can confidently say that anyone interested in this period of history will find this movie much more enjoyable then reading a Wikipedia page.
Overall I give Trumbo 8/10 for its compelling plot and excellent performances. i would highly recommend it.