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"Trumbo" is a 2015 biographical drama directed by Jay Roach, starring Bryan Cranston as Dalton Trumbo, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter who was blacklisted during the Hollywood Red Scare of the late 1940s and 1950s. The film depicts Trumbo's struggle to continue writing under pseudonyms while being targeted by the House Un-American Activities Committee for his former Communist Party membership. Bryan Cranston received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his portrayal. The screenplay was written by John McNamara and based on the biography "Dalton Trumbo" by Bruce Cook.
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Who plays Dalton Trumbo in Trumbo?
Bryan Cranston plays screenwriter Dalton Trumbo in the 2015 biographical drama. Cranston received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the role.
What was Dalton Trumbo blacklisted for?
Trumbo was blacklisted after refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee and being identified as one of the Hollywood Ten. The blacklist limited his ability to receive screen credit during the late 1940s and 1950s.
Who directed Trumbo?
The film was directed by Jay Roach and released in 2015. It also stars Helen Mirren as gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, a major opponent of Trumbo in the film.
Did Dalton Trumbo keep writing during the blacklist?
Yes. He wrote under pseudonyms and through intermediaries, including work connected with Roman Holiday and The Brave One. The two films later received Academy Awards for screenwriting, although Trumbo's credit was not fully recognized at the time.
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