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Capote (2005)

R 114 min  -  Biography | Crime | Drama  -   3 February 2006 (USA)
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Truman Capote (Hoffman), during his research for his book In Cold Blood, an account of the murder of a Kansas family, the writer develops a close relationship with Perry Smith, one of the killers.

Director:

Bennett Miller

Writers:

Dan Futterman (screenplay), Gerald Clarke (book)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Allie Mickelson Allie Mickelson ...
Kelci Stephenson Kelci Stephenson ...
Philip Seymour Hoffman ...
Craig Archibald ...
Christopher
Bronwen Coleman ...
Barbara
Kate Shindle ...
Rose
David Wilson Barnes ...
Grayson
Michael J. Burg ...
Williams (as Michael J. Berg)
Catherine Keener ...
Kwesi Ameyaw ...
Porter
Andrew Farago Andrew Farago ...
Car Rental Agent
Ken Krotowich Ken Krotowich ...
Courthouse Guard
Chris Cooper ...
R.D. Reid R.D. Reid ...
Rob McLaughlin Rob McLaughlin ...
Harold Nye (as Robert Mclaughlin)
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Storyline

In 1959, Truman Capote, a popular writer for The New Yorker, learns about the horrific and senseless murder of a family of four in Holcomb, Kansas. Inspired by the story material, Capote and his partner, Harper Lee, travel to the town to research for an article. However, as Capote digs deeper into the story, he is inspired to expand the project into what would be his greatest work, In Cold Blood. To that end, he arranges extensive interviews with the prisoners, especially with Perry Smith, a quiet and articulate man with a troubled history. As he works on his book, Capote feels some compassion for Perry which in part prompts him to help the prisoners to some degree. However, that feeling deeply conflicts with his need for closure for his book which only an execution can provide. That conflict and the mixed motives for both interviewer and subject make for a troubling experience that would produce an literary account that would redefine modern non-fiction. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)  

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Plot Keywords:

Book | Writer | Kansas | Truman Capote | Killer  | See more »

Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violent images and brief strong language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Капоте See more »

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$324,857 (USA) (2 October 2005) (12 Screens)

Gross:

$28,747,570 (USA) (23 April 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Photographer Richard Avedon is played by the film's cinematographer, Adam Kimmel. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The title card at the film's end reads, "In Cold Blood made Truman Capote the most famous writer in America. He never finished another book." While it is arguable that Capote was the most famous writer in America, it is untrue that he never finished another book. In addition to many short stories, newspaper articles, and many anthologies, Capote published several novels after In Cold Blood. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Laura Kinney: Hello? Nancy?
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Connections

Featured in Truman Capote: Answered Prayers (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"My Man Is Gone"
(1953)
Written by Jack Lauderdale
Performed by Emanon Trio
Courtesy of Tuff City Records / Night Train International
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group See more »