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Truth Poster

Truth

Based on the story behind the story.
2015 | 125m | English

(22309 votes)

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Popularity: 5 (history)

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As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authenticity is questioned, and the casualties begin to mount.
Release Date: Oct 16, 2015
Director: James Vanderbilt
Writer: James Vanderbilt, Mary Mapes
Genres: Drama
Keywords based on novel or book, usa president, journalism, presidential election, biography, tv reporter, based on memoir or autobiography, political scandal, 2000s
Production Companies Dirty Films, Mythology Entertainment
Box Office Revenue: $5,383,097
Budget: $9,600,000
Updates Updated: Sep 17, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
Cate Blanchett Mary Mapes
Robert Redford Dan Rather
Dennis Quaid Lt. Colonel Roger Charles
Elisabeth Moss Lucy Scott
Bruce Greenwood Andrew Heyward
Stacy Keach Lt. Colonel Bill Burkett
John Benjamin Hickey Mark Wrolstad
Topher Grace Mike Smith
Dermot Mulroney Lawrence Lanpher
David Lyons Josh Howard
Rachael Blake Betsy West
Andrew McFarlane Dick Hibey
Natalie Saleeba Mary Murphy
Noni Hazlehurst Nicki Burkett
Connor Burke Robert Mapes
Felix Williamson Mike Missal
Helmut Bakaitis Dick Thornburgh
Lewis Fitz-Gerald Louis Boccardi
Philip Quast Ben Barnes
Zahra Newman Dana Roberson
Elizabeth Nabben CNN Reporter
Matt Ruscic Burly Security Guard
Steve Bastoni Gil Schwartz
Gael Ballantyne Receptionist
Jo Turner Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt
Tim McCunn Scott Johnson
Patrick St. Esprit Brig. Gen. Buck Staudt
Chris Mulkey Maurice Udell
Louis Herthum Bill Hollowell
Rose Riley Josh Howard's Assistant
Christopher Stollery Reporter Jim Moore
Tom O'Sullivan Newscaster
Martin Sacks Robert Strong
Nicholas Hope Marcel Matley
Adam Saunders Tom - Editor
Aaron Glenane Fox News Reporter
Brandon McClelland Lawyer
Nancy Denis Woman in Bakery
Eliza Logan Emily Will
Valerie Bader Mrs. Hodges
Gareth Hamilton-Foster CBS Employee
Wassim Hawat Fox News
Marcus Johnson Atlanta Anchor
Annick Ahlan CBS Employee (uncredited)
Penelope Andrews Patron (uncredited)
Joy Baines CBS Employee (uncredited)
Elena Bello Reporter Channel 6 (uncredited)
Ben Brighton CBS Office Intern (uncredited)
George W. Bush Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fred Chen Airport Passenger (uncredited)
Rakesh Dasgupta Reporter (uncredited)
Mike DeCambra Reporter (uncredited)
William Devane Gen. Hodges (voice) (uncredited)
Lee Anne Ford Military Wife (uncredited)
Andrew Fritz Reporter (uncredited)
Diana Gyllén CBS Employee (uncredited)
Alison Headrick Office Intern (uncredited)
Martin Jacobs (uncredited)
John-Paul Jory Reporter (uncredited)
Hiroshi Kasuga Traveller at Texas Airport (uncredited)
John Kerry Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
So Mang Lee Business Man (uncredited)
Rosemarie Marino CBS Employee (uncredited)
Bilal Masood College Student (uncredited)
Marilyn Mattor Widow's Daughter (uncredited)
John McCabe NYC Pedestrian (uncredited)
Katie McConnell Coy Journalist (uncredited)
Filip Mitrovic Fox News Crew (uncredited)
Chris Polzot Passenger (uncredited)
Carma Sharon CBS Employee (uncredited)
Rob Sheens CBS Dallas Journalist (uncredited)
Matt Sigloch Senior Non-Commisioned Officer (uncredited)
Ezekiel Simat CBS Employee (uncredited)
Suzie Steen Reporter (uncredited)
George Stephanopoulos Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Melissa Thompson CBS Receptionist (uncredited)
Craig Walker CNN TV Crew Member (uncredited)
Bernard Woodcock Mike Smith's Lawyer (uncredited)
Name Job
James Vanderbilt Screenplay, Director
Christopher Gordon Conductor
Brian Tyler Conductor, Original Music Composer
Mandy Walker Director of Photography
Fiona Crombie Production Design
Richard Francis-Bruce Editor
John Papsidera Casting
Amanda Neale Costume Design
Robert Elhai Orchestrator
Aron Dyer Sound Assistant
Mary Mapes Book
James Bramley Production Accountant
Jenny Hitchcock Set Designer
Stefhan Perry Construction Coordinator
Joe Lisanti Supervising Music Editor
Dana Niu Orchestrator
Emma Jamvold Second Assistant Director
Damian Wyvill "A" Camera Operator
Gerard Maher First Assistant "B" Camera
Jeanette Stephen Extras Casting Assistant
James MacBeth Extras Casting
Ricky Schamburg First Assistant "A" Camera
Gerry Nucifora Boom Operator
Luisa Bifulco Foley Editor
Matthew Webb Third Assistant Director
Jack Mayo Second Assistant "A" Camera
Rebecca Crowe Second Assistant "B" Camera
Greg Hadju Construction Manager
Angus Robertson Sound Supervisor
Andrew Neil Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer
Fiona Donovan Art Direction
Sophie Fabbri-Jackson Script Supervisor
Rebecca Allen Makeup & Hair Assistant
Steve Daley Best Boy Electric
Damir Peranovic Assistant Costume Designer, Costume Supervisor
Glenn Butler Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Brad Warnaar Orchestrator
Luke Nixon "B" Camera Operator
Nikki Gooley Makeup Designer, Hair Designer
Andrew Simmons Foley Editor
Charmian Gradwell Dialect Coach
Lloyd Finnemore Special Effects Coordinator
Natalie Wall Casting Associate
Blair Slater Foley Editor
Alexandra Taussig Unit Production Manager
Lisa Tomasetti Still Photographer
Paige Badenoch Makeup & Hair
Lauren Cooper Location Manager
Fiona Nix Unit Publicist
Jed M. Dodge Supervising Dialogue Editor
Steve E. Andrews First Assistant Director
Luke Dunham Production Secretary
Shaun Conway Gaffer
Leah Popple On Set Dresser
Kyle Clausen Music Editor
Glen W. Johnson Set Decoration
Teresa Meoli Set Designer
Katie Sharrock Property Master
Sarah Bernard Makeup & Hair
Geoff Full Key Grip
Mandy Nichols Costume Assistant
Matthew Beardsley Extras Casting Coordinator
Paul Pirola Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Mary Barltrop Location Manager
Brett McDowell Dolly Grip
Meredith Hussey Art Department Coordinator
Nikki DiFalco Storyboard Artist
Tara Webb Assistant Sound Editor
Dan Johnston Foley Artist
David K. Lee Production Sound Mixer
Nikki Barrett Casting
Robert Mackenzie Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Carla Meyer Dialect Coach
Kirk M. Petruccelli Production Design
Name Title
James Vanderbilt Producer
William Sherak Producer
Neil Tabatznik Executive Producer
Antonia Barnard Executive Producer
James Packer Executive Producer
Martin Cohen Co-Producer
Steven Silver Executive Producer
Doug Mankoff Producer
Andrew Spaulding Producer
Alaric MacAusland Co-Producer
Mikkel Bondesen Executive Producer
Brett Ratner Producer
Bradley J. Fischer Producer
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Reviews

Rangan
8.0

**When journalism becomes limbless!** A surprisingly good film, you can compare it with the Oscar winner 'Spotlight'. But it was not popular as that one, because it was about the American politics, so seems the world did not care much. However, going down in the domestic market was a very sad. It ... was directed by the newcomer and he did a wonderful job, even for penning a good screenplay. But it was based on the memoir by Mary Mapes called 'Truth and Duty'. It's a journalism theme, sets in during the months before the 2004 presidential election. It was focused on the CBS's famous news series '60 Minutes Wednesday' where its episodes reveals some of the copy documents how George W. Bush altered them get into the military in the 80s. Soon the producer to the host, everyone who involved in that show receive a backlash. In the remaining parts, it aims to disclose how the claimer decides to fight the issue and would they succeed? Cate Blanchett was never attracted to me, but I never doubted her performances. So in this, she was amazing and quite physically looked beautiful. One of her great character display, and it should have nominated for the various awards, but I don't understand why it was discarded totally. The other actors too were awesome, Especially Robert Redford was superb as a news anchor. He's a bit old, otherwise I would have expected him to play Don Trump in a movie, maybe a biopic or comedy. Like the film revealed what happened to Mapes, I think those invisible and powerful men made this film does not get into the spotlight. But as I've seen, I say it's a must see film of the year, if you're interested in the US and its politics. How the story ends is sad, but I've seen other journalism films that highlights their strength, whereas this one was opposite. I loved the lines Cate delivered at one of the final scenes. I hope you watch it at least after reading my review. 8/10

May 16, 2024