Truman (1995)

Truman Movie Poster Country United States Directed by Frank Pierson Release Date September 9, 1995 Language English Studio HBO Films Spring Creek Productions Distributor HBO Main Cast Character Actor Harry S. Truman Gary Sinise Bess Truman Diana Scarwid Henry L. Stimson Richard Dysart Charlie Ross Colm Feore Sam Rayburn James Gammon Clark Clifford Tony Goldwyn Tom Pendergast Pat Hingle

Truman is a 1995 HBO Biographical Movie directed by Frank Pierson about the 33rd President of the United States. Farmer Harry S. Truman returns home after the First World War. For the war hero starts a difficult time and he loses all his possessions. With the cooperation of Democratic Senate candidate Pendergast, he gets to know the structures of power. Sponsored by Pendergast, Truman becomes a senator himself. And after the death of Roosevelt in 1945, he becomes President unexpectedly.

The following weapons were used in the film Truman:

Rifles

Springfield M1903

During a patrol in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918, Harry S. Truman (Gary Sinise) is seen with a Springfield M1903.

Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06

Capt. Truman carries his Springfield while leading his platoon.

Enfield M1917

The other Doughboys of his platoon are armed with M1917 Enfield rifles.

Enfield M1917 - .30-06 Springfield

Close up of the Enfield's ears.

The Enfield seen in the hands of the soldier second from the right.

One of Truman's men with his rifle next to him.

Mauser Gewehr 1898

The Mauser Gewehr 1898 is used by German troops of the field gun crew.

Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm

A German soldier on the right leans his Gewehr against the field gun. The silhouette of the Lange Visier rear sights can be seen.

Other

Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897

What appears to be a French Canon de 75 mm modèle 1897 is used by Truman's unit.

Canon 75 mm modèle 1897 - 75x350 mm R

Truman and some of his men try to get the cannon in position.

7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.

A 7,7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A. is seen used by the Germans.

Feldkanone 96 neuer Art - 77x234 mm R

The rear part...

...and the separate barrel.