Give 'Em Hell, Harry!

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Movie Info

President Harry S. Truman (James Whitmore) 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.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

biography
Original Language:

English
Director:

Steven D. Binder
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 3, 2019
Runtime:

1h 42m

Cast & Crew

James Whitmore

Steven D. Binder
Director

Critic Reviews for Give 'em Hell, Harry!

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6)

The script, put together by Samuel Gallu, is beautifully articulated and balanced.

June 18, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Richard Eder
New York Times
The main thrust of the theatrical event is intact, and so's the Truman spirit.

June 18, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Despite certain historical inaccuracies and an insidious hagiographic treatment, commands respect as an entertaining chronicle of our times.

November 22, 2019 | Full Review…

Charles Faber
Los Angeles Free Press
By the end of the evening, you'll feel that you spent it with a real, live Harry Truman, and that's the best compliment to give this movie.

June 18, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

TV Guide
James Whitmore in a virtuoso performance as the plainspoken President Harry S. Truman.

October 8, 2010 | Rating: A | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Simply wonderful, with an astonishing James Whitmore performance.

July 23, 2010 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

Phil Hall
Film Snobbery