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Trumbo
Trumbo
6.6
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963 Ratings

TRUMBO

Directed by Jay Roach
United States, 2015
Biography, Drama

Synopsis

Dalton Trumbo was among the most notorious Hollywood scenarists of his time. He was also among the most unjustly ostracized, one of the numerous artists who saw their careers put to a halt after being interrogated by the House Un-American Activities Committee about their supposed communist ties.

Synopsis

Dalton Trumbo was among the most notorious Hollywood scenarists of his time. He was also among the most unjustly ostracized, one of the numerous artists who saw their careers put to a halt after being interrogated by the House Un-American Activities Committee about their supposed communist ties.

Our take

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) received an Oscar® nomination for his commanding portrayal of Dalton Trumbo in this biopic of the legendary screenwriter. Director Jay Roach exerts his customary razor-sharp wit to paint a multi-faceted picture of Tinseltown bending to political pressure.