The Truman Show (1998) Drama Sci-Fi Comedy
The Truman Show (1998) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.87/10
IMDB: ☆ 8.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 9.0/10
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The Truman Show Plot Synopsis:
Since birth, a big fat lie defines the well-organised but humdrum life of the kind-hearted insurance salesman and ambitious explorer, Truman Burbank. Utterly unaware of the thousands of cleverly hidden cameras watching his every move, for nearly three decades, Truman's entire existence pivots around the will and the wild imagination of the ruthlessly manipulative television producer, Christof--the all-powerful TV-God of an extreme 24/7 reality show: The Truman Show. As a result, Truman's picturesque neighbourhood with the manicured lawns and the uncannily perfect residents is nothing but an elaborate state-of-the-art set, and the only truth he knows is what the worldwide television network and its deep financial interests dictate. Do lab rats know they are forever imprisoned?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An insurance salesman/adjuster discovers his entire life is actually a television show.
Tagline: All the world"s a stage...
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The Truman Show Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1998 (more 1998 movies)
Box Office: $125,618,201
Awards: 41
Nominations: 66
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Truman Show Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 05, 1998
Producers: Edward S. Feldman, Andrew Niccol, Lynn Pleshette, Richard Luke Rothschild, Scott Rudin, Adam Schroeder
Musicians: Burkhard von Dallwitz
Cinematographers: Peter Biziou
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The Truman Show (1998) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Truman Show Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Carrey | ... | Truman Burbank |
| Laura Linney | ... | Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill |
| Noah Emmerich | ... | Marlon |
| Natascha McElhone | ... | Lauren / Sylvia |
| Holland Taylor | ... | Truman''s Mother |
| Brian Delate | ... | Truman''s Father |
| Blair Slater | ... | Young Truman |
| Peter Krause | ... | Lawrence |
| Heidi Schanz | ... | Vivien |
| Ron Taylor | ... | Ron |
| Don Taylor | ... | Don |
| Ted Raymond | ... | Spencer |
| Judy Clayton | ... | Travel Agent |
| Fritz Dominique | ... | Truman''s Neighbor |
| Angel Schmiedt | ... | Truman''s Neighbor |
| Nastassja Schmiedt | ... | Truman''s Neighbor |
| Muriel Moore | ... | Teacher |
| Mal Jones | ... | News Vendor |
| Judson Vaughn | ... | Insurance Co-Worker |
| Earl Hilliard Jr. | ... | Ferry Worker |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jim Carrey (b. January 17, 1962) – Truman Burbank
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: James Carrey | Tony Clifton - Laura Linney (b. February 5, 1964) – Meryl Burbank / Hannah Gill
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Laura ****ing Linney - Noah Emmerich (b. February 27, 1965) – Marlon
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Natascha McElhone (b. December 14, 1969) – Lauren / Sylvia
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Natasha McElhone | Natascha Taylor - Holland Taylor (b. January 14, 1943) – Truman''s Mother
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Brian Delate (b. April 8, 1949) – Truman''s Father
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Blair Slater – Young Truman
- Peter Krause (b. August 12, 1965) – Lawrence
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Heidi Schanz (b. March 30, 1971) – Vivien
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Ron Taylor – Ron
- Don Taylor – Don
- Ted Raymond – Spencer
- Judy Clayton – Travel Agent
- Fritz Dominique – Truman''s Neighbor
- Angel Schmiedt – Truman''s Neighbor
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