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In Cold Blood

  • 19671967
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  • 2h 14m
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7.9/10
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Robert Blake and Scott Wilson in In Cold Blood (1967)
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Two ex-cons murder a family in a robbery attempt, before going on the run from the authorities. The police try to piece together the details of the murder in an attempt to track down the kil... Read allTwo ex-cons murder a family in a robbery attempt, before going on the run from the authorities. The police try to piece together the details of the murder in an attempt to track down the killers.Two ex-cons murder a family in a robbery attempt, before going on the run from the authorities. The police try to piece together the details of the murder in an attempt to track down the killers.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
26K
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  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Truman Capote(based on the book by)
    • Richard Brooks(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Blake
    • Scott Wilson
    • John Forsythe
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  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Truman Capote(based on the book by)
    • Richard Brooks(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Robert Blake
    • Scott Wilson
    • John Forsythe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 153User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:55
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    Robert Blake in In Cold Blood (1967)
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    Robert Blake
    Robert Blake
    • Perryas Perry
    Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson
    • Dickas Dick
    John Forsythe
    John Forsythe
    • Alvin Deweyas Alvin Dewey
    Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart
    • Jensenas Jensen
    Gerald S. O'Loughlin
    Gerald S. O'Loughlin
    • Harold Nyeas Harold Nye
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Mr. Hickockas Mr. Hickock
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Roy Churchas Roy Church
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Clarence Duntzas Clarence Duntz
    Charles McGraw
    Charles McGraw
    • Tex Smithas Tex Smith
    Will Geer
    Will Geer
    • Prosecutoras Prosecutor
    John McLiam
    John McLiam
    • Herbert Clutteras Herbert Clutter
    Ruth Storey
    • Bonnie Clutteras Bonnie Clutter
    Brenda Currin
    Brenda Currin
    • Nancy Clutteras Nancy Clutter
    • (as Brenda C. Currin)
    Paul Hough
    • Kenyon Clutteras Kenyon Clutter
    Vaughn Taylor
    Vaughn Taylor
    • Good Samaritanas Good Samaritan
    Duke Hobbie
    Duke Hobbie
    • Young Reporteras Young Reporter
    Sheldon Allman
    • Rev. Jim Postas Rev. Jim Post
    Sammy Thurman
    • Flo Smithas Flo Smith
    • Director
      • Richard Brooks
    • Writers
      • Truman Capote(based on the book by)
      • Richard Brooks(written for the screen by)
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    Storyline

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    In meeting in Kansas, ex-cons Perry Smith and Dick Hickock are breaking several conditions of their respective paroles. The meeting, initiated by Dick, is to plan and eventually carry out a robbery based on information he had received from a fellow inmate about $10,000 cash being locked in a hidden safe in the home of the farming Clutter family of Holcomb, Kansas. After the robbery, they plan on going to Mexico permanently to elude capture by the police. Each brings a necessary personality to the partnership to carry out the plan, Dick who is the brash manipulator, Perry the outwardly more sensitive but unrealistic dreamer with a violent streak under the surface. Perry literally carries all his dreams in a large box he takes with him wherever he goes. The robbery does not go according to plan in any respect, the pair who ultimately hogtie and execute all four members of the Clutter family, only coming away from the home with $43 in cash. As Perry and Dick go on the run, a murder investigation ensues, led by Topeka based Detective Alvin Dewey. If Dewey and his team are able eventually to identify the pair as the murderers and capture them, they, if they understand the two, may get their much needed confessions in dividing and conquering. Perry and Dick's fates may also be regardless of who literally pulled the trigger. —Huggo
    • true crime
    • pair of killers
    • murder of family
    • gallows
    • based on true story
    • 248 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The crime that shocked a nation.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • History
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The family photos seen in the rooms of the house are real photos of the Clutter family members.
    • Goofs
      In Perry's flashback of his motorcycle accident, the cycle falls on his right leg. When he's being measured for his "wedding trousseau" in the clothing store, the scar is on his left leg.
    • Quotes

      Alvin Dewey: Someday, somebody will explain to me the motive of a newspaper. First, you scream, "Find the bastards." Till we find them, you want to get us fired. When we find them, you accuse us of brutality. Before we go into court, you give them a trial by newspaper. When we finally get a conviction, you want to save them by proving they were crazy in the first place.

      Jensen: All of which adds up to one thing: you've got the killers.

    • Connections
      Featured in Film Review: In Cold Blood/Glossies (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Row, Row, Row Your Boat
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      Performed a cappella by Robert Blake and Ted Eccles

    User reviews153

    Review
    Top review
    Gripping
    I happened to be sitting in a lovely hotel room at a wonderful resort in the Ozarks, ready to go out on the boat after golfing 18 holes in fine weather, when I made the mistake of turning on the TV. One of the cable channels was screening "In Cold Blood." I watched the opening sequence. Despite the beautiful weather, and the girlfriend nagging at me to get up off the couch and go outside, I knew I wouldn't leave the room until the movie was over. I can't add much to the fine reviews by others, particularly the review by the gentleman from London, except to add that the dialogue in the movie is marvelous. The writer and director caught the laconic, spare speech of the Midwest. The questions and answers between the characters are perfect. (Paul Stewart, the reporter: "Don't the people in this town lock their doors?" John Forsythe, the detective: "They will tonight.") And the way Perry and Dick look at each other menacingly in critical situations gives one the chills. (Dick: "Don't worry baby; we left no living witnesses." Perry, staring at Dick: "I know one.") Of all the great performances in the film, my favorite is John Forsythe as the KBI detective who grows weary from contemplating the evil minds behind the murders of his Kansas neighbors, the Clutters. A close second among the great performances is Scott Wilson, who makes Dick a charming loser going nowhere in life, unable and unwilling to civilize himself to live in society.

    Certainly this is one of the ten best movies ever made, and the best of all the "True Crime" movies. (The made-for-TV remake was a horrible, lame joke.) I just hope when it comes on again it's a miserable day outside so I don't miss out on the boating! Ed in St. Louis
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    • Ed in MO
    • Jun 29, 1999

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Truman Capote's In Cold Blood
    • Filming locations
      • River Valley Farm - River Road, Holcomb, Kansas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Pax Enterprises
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    • Budget
      • $3,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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