The Man from Independence
1974 American film
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The Man from Independence is a 1974 biographical–drama film directed by Jack Smight[1][2] and written by Edward DeBlasio.[3] The film stars Robert Vaughn,[4] Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, June Dayton,[5] Russell Johnson, Ronne Troup, Alan Fudge, and Tasha Lee.[2]
Directed byJack Smight
Written byEdward DeBlasio
Produced by
- Jon Epstein (Producer)
- David Victor (Executive producer)
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| Directed by | Jack Smight |
| Written by | Edward DeBlasio |
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Running time | 60 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
The film tells the story of Harry S. Truman as he begins his political career in 1929.
Cast
- Robert Vaughn as Harry S. Truman
- Arthur Kennedy as Tom Pendergast
- Martha Scott as Mamma Truman
- June Dayton as Bess Truman
- Russell Johnson as Linaver
- Ronne Troup as Constance
- Alan Fudge as Bob Mooney
- Tasha Lee as Margaret Truman
- James Luisi as Stranger
- Lou Frizzell as Quilling
- Leonard Stone as Werner
- Michael Vandever as Lorenzo Dayton
- Alice Backes as Teacher
- Jay Virela as Pete
Book
The Man from Independence was written into a book as Harry S. Truman: The Man from Independence by Karin Clafford Farley in July 1989.[6]