Harry S. Truman: Plain Speaking
1976 · 59 min · Drama , TV Movie
A biography of President Harry S. Truman.
Directed by Daniel Petrie · Written by Carol Sobieski
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SeriesDrama
The adventures of 1930's Los Angeles private eye Miles Banyon.
Play of the Week · 1959Play of the Week
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SeriesComedyDrama
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SeriesDrama
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A Raisin in the Sun · 1961A Raisin in the Sun
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The Dollmaker · 1984The Dollmaker
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★ 7.41976
SeriesDrama
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★ 7.41957
SeriesDramaComedy
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★ 7.31972
SeriesWestern
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★ 7.21972
SeriesDrama
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★ 7.01971
SeriesCrimeDrama
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SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
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