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⭐ Starring: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren
🎞️ Genre: Biopic, Drama, Historical
Trumbo (2015) is a gripping and intellectually charged biographical drama that tells the story of Dalton Trumbo, a brilliant Hollywood screenwriter who stood firm against the anti-communist hysteria of the 1940s and ’50s. Directed by Jay Roach, the film is a stirring look at the cost of speaking truth to power—and the resilience of creative spirit under political persecution.
Bryan Cranston delivers a powerhouse performance as Dalton Trumbo, capturing the wit, charm, and inner turmoil of the Oscar-winning writer who was blacklisted for his political beliefs during the height of the Red Scare. As Trumbo refuses to name names before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), he becomes a symbol of resistance against government censorship and fearmongering.
With his career in ruins, Trumbo begins writing under pseudonyms, even winning Academy Awards in secret, all while fighting a lonely and exhausting battle to reclaim his name and livelihood. Diane Lane plays his supportive wife Cleo, while Helen Mirren shines as gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, one of Trumbo’s most outspoken critics.
Why You Should Watch:
- A timely reminder of the importance of free expression
- Brilliant, Oscar-nominated performance by Bryan Cranston
- A fascinating chapter in Hollywood history
- Strong ensemble cast and sharp writing
Trumbo is not just a film about one man’s struggle—it’s a tribute to every voice that refuses to be silenced. With biting humor and emotional depth, it brings a pivotal moment in American history to vivid life.
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