A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE TRUMAN SHOW” (1998)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Truman Show”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

An insurance salesman/adjuster lives a happy life but what he doesn’t know is that his life is the focus of a reality TV show aired since his birth, that he’s the star, his hometown is a giant set piece, and everyone around him is an actor going by a script.

Still image of filmmaker Peter Weir.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Peter Weir

CAST:

• Jim Carrey … Truman Burbank
• Laura Linney … Hannah Gill / Meryl Burbank