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Infamous (2006) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 10,437 users
Metascore: 68/100
Reviews: 91 user | 124 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith. Director:Douglas McGrath |
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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? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Rated R for language, violence and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
16 November 2006 (Israel) See more »Also Known As:
Every Word Is True See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$452,966 (USA) (13 October 2006)Gross:
$1,150,403 (USA) (15 December 2006)Company Credits
Production Co:
Warner Independent Pictures (WIP), Killer Films, Jack and Henry Productions Inc. See more »
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Truman Capote: Do you think everyone keeps calling me "lady" to be mean, or can they honestly not tell?
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Written by Cole Porter
Performed by Gwyneth Paltrow
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Trivia
Sigourney Weaver talked to Babe Paley's daughter while researching for the role. The girl told her about a habit her mother had (covered the teeth whenever she smiled) and Weaver actually did it on the movie. See more »Goofs
Perry is depicted as being substantially taller than Truman when in reality they were roughly the same height. This may have been done purposely to give Perry a more intimidating presence next to the frailness of Capote. See more »Quotes
[about the Kansas townspeople]Truman Capote: Do you think everyone keeps calling me "lady" to be mean, or can they honestly not tell?
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Soundtracks
"What Is This Thing Called Love"Written by Cole Porter
Performed by Gwyneth Paltrow
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Infamous has a difficult comparison with the earlier "Capote." Still it is a different view of the same story and characters and is written with more emphasis on the perspectives of those who knew, or thought they knew, Capote. Toby Jones may not fully match the nuanced performance of Philip Seymour Hoffman but he does, possibly, a better imitation of Capote. Infamous has a better known cast of supporting players and they do a creditable job. Sandra Bullock's Harper Lee isn't the quite same as that portrayed so well by Catherine Keener in "Capote" but her character blends perfectly with the tone of "Infamous." Daniel Craig adds another fine acting turn as the "In Cold Blood" killer who receives the most attention. Even Gwyneth Paltrow makes an excellent impression in a brief opening scene as, apparently, singer Peggy Lee. (In the showing I saw, she was introduced as "Kitty Dean???") I wondered why another version of this story was filmed and it may not do well after the success of "Capote" but I was surprisingly entertained and intrigued by this movie.