FILM

Truth

Controversy surrounds CBS anchor Dan Rather (Robert Redford) and “60 Minutes” producer Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett) after the network broadcasts a report about President George W. Bush and his military service.

Truth
Official Website
Cast:

Robert Redford
Cate Blanchett
Topher Grace
Dennis Quaid
Elisabeth Moss
Bruce Greenwood

Director:
James Vanderbilt

Producer:
Brad Fischer, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Mikkel Bondesen, Doug Mankoff, Andy Spaulding, Brett Ratner

Written by:
James Vanderbilt

Distributor:
Sony Pictures Classics

Box Office:
$204,000

Metacritic Score:
70

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
67%

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