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November 6, 2015

At the Movies: McCarthy-era drama ‘Trumbo' a winner

By SANDY COHEN
AP Entertainment Writer

Sitting in a bathtub with a pen in one hand and glass of whiskey in the other, a long cigarette holder dangling beneath his wiry moustache, Dalton Trumbo wrote countless Hollywood screenplays. From B-movies to Oscar winners, he remained prolific throughout his career, even during the 13 years he was blacklisted by the movie business for being a communist.

TRUMBO

Director: Jay Roach

Cast: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, John Goodman

Rating: R

Running time: 124 minutes


 
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