Give 'em Hell, Harry!

Give 'em Hell, Harry! is a biographical play and 1975 film, written by Samuel Gallu, which is a one-man show about former President of the United States Harry S. Truman. It stars James Whitmore and the movie was directed by Steve Binder and Peter H. Hunt.

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Biographical - Play - 1975 - Film - Written - Samuel Gallu - President of the United States - Harry S. Truman - James Whitmore - Directed - Steve Binder - Peter H. Hunt

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During a speech by Truman attacking the Republicans during the 1948 Presidential election campaign a supporter yelled out, "Give 'em Hell, Harry!". Truman replied, "I don't give them Hell. I just tell the truth about them and they think it's Hell." Subsequently, "Give 'em Hell, Harry!" became a lifetime slogan for Truman supporters.

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Republican - 1948 Presidential election campaign

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The movie was filmed on the stage of the Moore Theater in Seattle, Washington. James Whitmore was nominated for Best Actor for both the Academy Award and Golden Globe.

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Moore Theater - Seattle, Washington - Best Actor - Academy Award - Golden Globe

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