Plot
On November 16, 1959, Truman Capote reads about the murder of a the Clutter family. There's no suspects. With Harper Lee, he visits the town: he wants to write about their response. First he must get locals to talk, then, he must gain access to the prisoners. One talks constantly; the other, Perry Smith, says little. Capote's implacable, 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
Douglas McGrath, George Plimpton
Directed by
Douglas McGrath
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Jack and Henry Productions Inc., Killer Films, Warner Independent Pictures (WIP), Longfellow Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
3 wins & 2 nominations