About Trumbo

The 2015 movie 'Trumbo' is an American biographical drama film directed by Jay Roach and written by John McNamara. The movie is based on the biography Dalton Trumbo, written by Bruce Alexander Cook. The film presents the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo and his struggles during the Hollywood blacklist that arose in the context of the Red Scare in the movie industry.

Making / Production

'Trumbo' was produced by Michael London and Janice Williams along with Shivani Rawat, Monica Levinson, Nimitt Mankad, John McNamara, and Kevin Kelly Brown. The production companies for the movie were ShivHans Pictures and Groundswell Productions.

Actors

• Bryan Cranston as Dalton Trumbo: Cranston played the titular character Trumbo, showcasing his talent as a diverse actor embodying the eccentricities, passion and wit of Trumbo during his hardships.
• Elle Fanning as Nikola Trumbo: Fanning played the role of Trumbo's daughter who bears witness to his struggles and stands by him throughout his ordeal.
• Micheal Stuhlbarg as Edward G. Robinson: Stuhlbarg played the Hollywood star who initially supports but ultimately betrays Trumbo due to mounting pressure.
• Diane Lane as Cleo Trumbo: Lane played Trumbo's supportive wife who stood by him through his ups and downs of his life and career.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film includes actual footage from the HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) hearings.
• The cigarette Dalton Trumbo frequently smoked in the film is a Nat Sherman, which is indicated by the brown and white paper.
• Trumbo's eyeglasses were actually Bryan Cranston's idea to give the character a more unique look.

Awards

Bryan Cranston received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance as Trumbo. The film also received numerous other nominations from organizations like the Screen Actors Guild, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and the Golden Globe Awards.

Quotes

• "The blacklist was a time of evil...no one on either side who survived it came through untouched by evil." - Dalton Trumbo
• "I don't think you and me are gonna be pal." - Arlen Hird
• "I'll see you in Washington." - John Wayne

Music, Soundtrack

• "Green, Green Rocky Road" – Leonard Rosenberg
• "Juke Box Saturday Night" – Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
• "'Tain't What You Do (It's the Way That You Do It)" – Ella Fitzgerald and Chick Webb