In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one... Read allIn 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row.In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row.
- Director
- Writers
- Dan Futterman(screenplay)
- Gerald Clarke(book)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Dan Futterman(screenplay)
- Gerald Clarke(book)
- Stars
- Won 1 Oscar
- 59 wins & 89 nominations total
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- Williamsas Williams
- (as Michael J. Berg)
- Harold Nyeas Harold Nye
- (as Robert McLaughlin)
- Director
- Writers
- Dan Futterman(screenplay)
- Gerald Clarke(book)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
- Genres
- Certificate
- 15
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThe James Baldwin "problem novel" mentioned by Capote in the opening party scene is called "Another Country".
- GoofsAlthough depicted in several scenes typing furiously on a typewriter, Truman Capote was famous for writing everything in longhand. He never typed any of his novels or short stories.
- Quotes
Truman Capote: It's as if Perry and I grew up in the same house. And one day he stood up and went out the back door, while I went out the front.
- SoundtracksHot Cha Cha
Written by Bebo Valdés (as Ramon E. Valdes)
Performed by Bebo Valdés (as Bebo Valdes)
Courtesy of Absolute Spain
- Hitchcoc
- Apr 23, 2007
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Капоте
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $7,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $28,750,530
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $324,857
- Oct 2, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $49,327,405
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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