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Capote (2005)

Capote (2005)
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The creation of one of the most memorable books of the 1960s -- and the impact the writing and research would have on its author -- is explored in this drama based on a true story. In 1959, Truman Capote (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) was a critically acclaimed novelist who had earned a small degree of celebrity for his work when he read a short newspaper item about a multiple murder in a small Kansas town. For some reason, the story fascinated Capote, and he asked William Shawn (Bob Balaban), his editor at The New Yorker, to let him write a piece about the case. Capote had long believed that in the right hands, a true story could be molded into a tale as compelling as any fiction, and he believed this event, in which the brutal and unimaginable was visited upon a community where it was least expected, could be just the right material. Capote traveled to Kansas with his close friend Harper Lee (Catherine Keener), herself becoming a major literary figure with the success of To Kill a Mockingbird, and while Capote's effete and mannered personal style stuck out like a sore thumb in Kansas, in time he gained the trust of Alvin Dewey (Chris Cooper), the Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent investigating the murder of the Clutter family, and with his help Capote's magazine piece grew into a full-length book. Capote also became familiar with the petty criminals who killed the Clutter family, Dick Hickock (Mark Pellegrino) and Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.), and in Smith he found a troubling kindred spirit more like himself than he wanted to admit. After attaining a sort of friendship with Smith under the assumption that the man would be executed before the book was ever published, Capote finds himself forced to directly confront the moral implications of his actions with regards to both his role in the man's death, and the way that he would be remembered. Capote also co-stars Bruce Greenwood as Capote's longtime companion Jack Dunphy, and Amy Ryan as Mary Dewey, Alvin's wife who became a confidante of Capote's. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, (more)
Director(s):
Bennett Miller
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Capote

The creation of one of the most memorable books of the 1960s -- and the impact the writing and research would have on its author -- is explored in this drama based on a true story. In 1959, Truman Capote (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) was a critically acclaimed novelist who had earned a small degree of celebrity for his work when he read a short newspaper item about a multiple murder in a small Kansas town. For some reason, the story fascinated Capote, and he asked William Shawn (Bob Balaban), his editor at The New Yorker, to let him write a piece about the case. Capote had long believed that in the right hands, a true story could be molded into a tale as compelling as any fiction, and he believed this event, in which the brutal and unimaginable was visited upon a community where it was least expected, could be just the right material. Capote traveled to Kansas with his close friend Harper Lee (Catherine Keener), herself becoming a major literary figure with the success of To Kill a Mockingbird, and while Capote's effete and mannered personal style stuck out like a sore thumb in Kansas, in time he gained the trust of Alvin Dewey (Chris Cooper), the Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent investigating the murder of the Clutter family, and with his help Capote's magazine piece grew into a full-length book. Capote also became familiar with the petty criminals who killed the Clutter family, Dick Hickock (Mark Pellegrino) and Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.), and in Smith he found a troubling kindred spirit more like himself than he wanted to admit. After attaining a sort of friendship with Smith under the assumption that the man would be executed before the book was ever published, Capote finds himself forced to directly confront the moral implications of his actions with regards to both his role in the man's death, and the way that he would be remembered. Capote also co-stars Bruce Greenwood as Capote's longtime companion Jack Dunphy, and Amy Ryan as Mary Dewey, Alvin's wife who became a confidante of Capote's. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
114 mins

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Director(s):
Bennett Miller
Writer(s):
Dan Futterman
Producer(s):
Caroline Baron, Michael Ohoven, William Vince
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Profanity, Violence)
Capote Awards:
  • 2005 - American Film Institute - Best Picture
  • 2005 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Screenplay
  • 2005 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2005 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
  • 2005 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Most Promising Director
  • 2005 - Chicago Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2005 - Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Top Ten Film
  • 2005 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
  • 2005 - Independent Spirit Awards - Producers Award
  • 2005 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Screenplay
  • 2005 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actress
  • 2005 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Screenplay
  • 2005 - National Board of Review - Best Actor
  • 2005 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director (Runner-up)
  • 2005 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actor
  • 2005 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Screenplay (Runner-up)
  • 2005 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture
  • 2005 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actress (Runner-up)
  • 2005 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best First Film
  • 2005 - Online Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2005 - Phoenix Film Critics Association - Top Ten Film of the Year
  • 2005 - San Diego Film Critics Association - Best Director
  • 2005 - San Diego Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 2005 - San Diego Film Critics Association - Best Adapted Screenplay
  • 2005 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Actor
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    Linda D.

    As character studies go - this one is beyond genius. The multi-layers of Capote's personality pull off like onion skins and the air between each layer. Interestingly enough - his persona is demonstrated much the way Capote wrote himself. Phillip Seymour Hoffman was outstanding. He (or anyone else) could not have done a better job at capturing the essence of Capote. I grew up in the 50s and 60s and remember Capote very well. What I want to say here is there are a lot of movie out these days on the lives of famous people (example Ray, Cash, etc) and those were wonderful impersonations. But Hoffmans portrayal of Capote was not only an impersonation. He truly channeled Capote's soul in such a way that I was really quite astonished as how spot ON he was. It was quite beautiful to watch an actor in such an exquisite performance. Truly took my breath away. The acting, the supporting roles, the writing, the direction - everything about this movie was perfection

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    Ed K.

    I believe this film should have actually been called The Phillip Seymour Hoffman Show. His performance as Capote was one of hte most brilliant acting performances I have ever seen. The movie was alright, but it would have been better if there had been a little more biographical information rather than just the writing of In Cold Blood. Still, I have to say it was a good movie to watch one time and recommend it.

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    Charles E.

    Watching Capote was really interesting having seen the black and white original, In Cold Blood. The story is very much the same but the acting in Capote is more polished and modern than in the 1967 original. It's hard not to make comparisons between the two films, but, the powerful acting of Philip Seymour Hoffman allows Capote to have it's own identity. Watch this one, then rent the other, you'll enjoy both.

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