Infamous
– While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote develops a close relationship with co..
While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.
13 Oct 2006
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Douglas McGrath
Douglas McGrath (screenplay), George Plimpton (book)
Sigourney Weaver, Toby Jones, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock
On November 16, 1959, Truman Capote reads about the murder of a Kansas family. There are no suspects. With Harper Lee, he visits the town: he wants to write about their response. First he must get locals to talk, then, after arrests, he must gain access to the prisoners. One talks constantly; the other, Perry Smith, says little. Capote is implacable, wanting the story, believing this book will establish a new form of reportage: he must figure out what Perry wants. Their relationship becomes something more than writer and character: Perry killed in cold blood, the state will execute him in cold blood; does Capote get his story through cold calculation, or is there a price for him to pay?
3 wins & 2 nominations.
$1,093,888
Warner Independent Pictures