Description |
1 DVD (approximately 114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
Description |
digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Cast |
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins, Jr., Bruce Greenwood, Bob Balaban, Mark Pellegrino, Chris Cooper. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Adam Kimmel ; editor, Christopher Tellefsen ; music, Mychael Danna ; costume designer, Kasia Walicka-Maimone ; production designer, Jess Gonchor. |
Note |
Based on the book by Gerald Clarke. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for some violent images and brief strong language. |
Summary |
In 1959, Truman Capote was a popular writer for The New Yorker. He learns about the horrific and senseless murder of a family of four in Holcomb, Kansas. Inspired by the story, Capote and his partner, Harper Lee, travel to the town to do research for an article. However, as Capote digs deeper into the story, he is inspired to expand the project into what would be his greatest work, "In Cold Blood." He arranges extensive interviews with the convicted killers, especially with Perry Smith. However, his feelings of compassion for Perry conflicts with his need for closure for his book which only an execution can provide. That conflict and the mixed motives for both interviewer and subject make for a troubling experience that would produce an literary account that would redefine modern non-fiction. |
Awards |
Golden Globes, USA, 2006: Best performance by an actor in a motion picture - drama (Philip Seymour Hoffman); Academy Awards, USA, 2006: Best performance by an actor in a leading role (Philip Seymour Hoffman). |
Note |
Special features: two audio commentary soundtracks, one with Philip Seymour Hoffman and director Bennett Miller and one with director Bennett Miller and cinematographer Adam Kimmel; two making-of featurettes; Answered prayers, a documentary on Truman Capote. |
Language |
English and French language soundtracks with optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin or cantonese), Korean, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia ; closed-captioned. |
Subject |
Capote, Truman, 1924-1984 -- Drama.
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Capote, Truman, 1924-1984. |
Genre/Form |
Drama.
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Subject |
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Drama.
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Authors, American. |
Chronological Term |
20th century |
Subject |
Smith, Perry Edward, 1928-1965 -- Drama.
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Smith, Perry Edward, 1928-1965. |
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Clarke, Gerald, 1937- -- Film adaptations.
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Clarke, Gerald, 1937- |
Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Subject |
Murderers -- Interviews -- Drama.
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Murderers. |
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Interviews. |
Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Fiction films.
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Biographical films.
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Biographical films.
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Crime films.
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Crime films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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Added Author |
Miller, Bennett, director.
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Baron, Caroline.
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Vince, William.
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Ohoven, Michael.
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Futterman, Dan, 1967-
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Hoffman, Philip Seymour, 1967-2014.
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Keener, Catherine.
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Collins, Clifton, Jr.
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Greenwood, Bruce, 1956-
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Balaban, Bob.
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Pellegrino, Mark.
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Cooper, Chris, 1951-
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Danna, Mychael, composer.
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Clarke, Gerald, 1937-
Capote.
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United Artists Corporation.
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
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A-Line Pictures.
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Cooper's Town Productions (Firm)
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Infinity Media (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Added Title |
Capote (Motion picture) https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2006005448
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ISBN |
1404998101 |
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9781404998100 |
Standard No. |
043396126480 |
Music No. |
12648 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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