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.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 8 wins & 45 nominations total
David Maldonado
- Rocco
- (as Dave Maldonado)
Toby Nichols
- Chris Trumbo (age 6-10)
- (as Tobias McDowell Nichols)
- Director
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Did you know
- TriviaBryan 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.
- GoofsWhen 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 creditsAs 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 versionsThe 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.
Featured review
This is a well-made film, despite omitting some uncomfortable truths -- namely that Dalton Trumbo, while rightly fighting for free speech, also collaborated with the government to silence views he opposed.
Still, TRUMBO stands as a powerful indictment of McCarthyism and blacklisting -- one that feels uncannily relevant today. Those who mindlessly champion cancel culture might want to watch this film ... before they find themselves on the wrong end of the next punitive trend.
Still, TRUMBO stands as a powerful indictment of McCarthyism and blacklisting -- one that feels uncannily relevant today. Those who mindlessly champion cancel culture might want to watch this film ... before they find themselves on the wrong end of the next punitive trend.
- vandeman-scott
- Jul 18, 2020
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- Also known as
- Nhà Biên Kịch Trumbo
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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
- Runtime2 hours 4 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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