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Infamous (2006)

R 110 min  -  Biography | Crime | Drama  -   16 November 2006 (Israel)
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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

Writers:

Douglas McGrath (screenplay), George Plimpton (book)
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Infamous -- While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote (Jones) develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith. Infamous -- While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote (Jones) develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith. Infamous -- While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote (Jones) develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.
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Cast

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Sigourney Weaver ...
Toby Jones ...
Gwyneth Paltrow ...
Sandra Bullock ...
Isabella Rossellini ...
Peter Bogdanovich ...
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Frank G. Curcio ...
William Shawn (as Frank Curcio)
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Blood | Writer | Book | Cold Calculation | Murder  | See more »

Taglines:

There's more to the story than you know

Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, violence and some sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Israel) See more »

Also Known As:

Historia de un crimen See more »

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$452,966 (USA) (15 October 2006) (179 Screens)

Gross:

$1,150,403 (USA) (17 December 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)  | Croatia: (DVD)

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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

Factual errors: The two guards at the execution are wearing hats that display the insignia not of corrections officials, but of U.S. Army officers. 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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Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.18" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"How About You"
Written by Harlan Howard
Performed by Johnny Bond See more »