Who is Truman Capote in Capote?

Philip Seymour Hoffman plays Truman Capote in the film.

Capote

Name: Capote
Genre: Drama,Suspense/Thriller
Released: 2005-09-30
Duration: 115
Rating: 82

Truman Capote was known for his eccentric personality and mannerisms. Running in both literary and celebrity circles, the author redefined the idea of true-crime books with the release of In Cold Blood. Capote researched the case about a Kansas family murdered by a pair of drifters, and presented the details of the crime in a narrative way closer to fiction. Capote became close with the convicted killer, and the lines between journalism and personal intent were blurred the more involved Capote became.

GENRE: Drama, Suspense/Thriller
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Sep 30, 2005
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How long is Capote?: Capote is 1 hr 55 min long.

Who directed Capote?: Bennett Miller

Who is Truman Capote in Capote?: Philip Seymour Hoffman plays Truman Capote in the film.

What is Capote about?: Truman Capote was known for his eccentric personality and mannerisms. Running in both literary and celebrity circles, the author redefined the idea of true-crime books with the release of In Cold Blood. Capote researched the case about a Kansas family murdered by a pair of drifters, and presented the details of the crime in a narrative way closer to fiction. Capote became close with the convicted killer, and the lines between journalism and personal intent were blurred the more involved Capote became.