Directed by:
Bennett Miller
Written by:
Dan Futterman
Based on the book by:
Gerald Clarke
Genre:
Biography | Crime | Drama | History
Runtime:
114 mins
Plot:
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.
Release Date:
September 30, 2005
Reception:
Cast:
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Catherine Keener
Clifton Collins Jr.
Chris Cooper
Bob Balaban
Bruce Greenwood
Katherine Shindle
Amy Ryan
Mark Pellegrino
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Philip Seymour Hoffman
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Caroline Baron, William Vince, Michael Ohoven
- Best Achievement in Directing | Bennett Miller
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Catherine Keener
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Dan Futterman
Wins
- Best Leading Actor | Philip Seymour Hoffman
Nominations
- Best Film | Caroline Baron, William Vince, Michael Ohoven
- Best Direction | Bennett Miller
- Best Supporting Actress | Catherine Keener
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Dan Futterman
Wins
- Best Actor – Drama | Philip Seymour Hoffman
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Philip Seymour Hoffman
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Catherine Keener
Nominations
- Excellence in Period Film | Kasia Walicka-Maimone
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Bennett Miller
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Caroline Baron, William Vince, Michael Ohoven
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Dan Futterman