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Infamous

Infamous

Drama · Crime · 2006

While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.

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Infamous

“There's more to the story than you know”

2006 Drama · Crime 1h 50m

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6.4 / 10

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While researching his book In Cold Blood, writer Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Douglas McGrath

Written by

Douglas McGrath

Toby Jones

Toby Jones

Truman Capote

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Nelle Harper Lee

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Perry Smith

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich

Bennett Cerf

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Alvin Dewey

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Slim Keith

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Kitty Dean

Court is in session

Put Infamous on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.