Capote ( film ) - wikipedia Capote ( film ) Capote Theatrical release poster Directed by Bennett Miller Produced by Caroline Baron William Vince Michael Ohoven Screenplay by Dan Futterman Based on Capote by Gerald Clarke Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman Catherine Keener Clifton Collins Jr. Bruce Greenwood Mark Pellegrino Amy Ryan Chris Cooper Music by Mychael Danna Cinematography Adam Kimmel Edited by Christopher Tellefsen Production company A-Line Pictures Copper 's Town Productions Infinity Media Eagle Vision Distributed by United Artists Sony Pictures Classics Release date September 2, 2005 ( 2005 - 09 - 02 ) ( Telluride ) September 30, 2005 ( 2005 - 09 - 30 ) ( United States ) October 28, 2005 ( 2005 - 10 - 28 ) ( Canada ) Running time 114 minutes Country United States Canada Language English Budget $7 million Box office $49.2 million Capote is a 2005 biographical film about Truman Capote, following the events during the writing of Capote 's non-fiction book In Cold Blood. Philip Seymour Hoffman won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor, for his critically acclaimed portrayal of the title character. The film was based on Gerald Clarke 's biography Capote and was directed by Bennett Miller. It was filmed mostly in Manitoba in the autumn of 2004. It was released September 30, 2005, to coincide with Truman Capote 's birthday. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Reception 4 Accolades 4.1 Wins for Philip Seymour Hoffman 4.2 Critics ' awards 4.3 Nominations 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Plot In 1959, the four dead bodies of the Clutter family are discovered on their Kansas farm. While reading The New York Times, Truman Capote ( Philip Seymour Hoffman ) is riveted by the story and calls The New Yorker magazine editor William Shawn ( Bob Balaban ) to tell him that he plans to document the tragedy. Capote travels to Kansas, inviting childhood friend Nelle Harper Lee ( Catherine Keener ) to come along. He intends to interview those involved with the Clutter family, with Lee as his go - between and facilitator. Alvin Dewey ( Chris Cooper ), the Kansas Bureau of Investigation 's lead detective on the case, brushes him off, but Dewey 's wife Marie ( Amy Ryan ) is a fan of Capote 's writing and persuades her husband to invite Capote and Lee to their house for dinner. Capote 's stories of movie sets and film stars captivate Marie. Over time, her husband warms to Capote and allows him to view the photographs of the victims. The Deweys, Lee, and Capote are having dinner when the murder suspects, Perry Smith ( Clifton Collins Jr. ) and Richard `` Dick '' Hickock ( Mark Pellegrino ), are caught. Flattery, bribery, and a keen insight into the human condition facilitate Capote 's visits to the prison where the accused are held. Capote begins to form an attachment to Smith. He informs Shawn of his intent to expand the story into a full - length book. Following the trial and conviction, Capote gains continued access to the murderers by bribing Warden Marshall Krutch ( Marshall Bell ). Capote spends the following years regularly visiting Smith and learning about his life, excepting a year - long stint when he goes to Morocco and Spain to write the `` first three parts '' of the book, accompanied by his romantic partner Jack Dunphy ( Bruce Greenwood ). The story of Smith 's life, his remorseful manner, and his emotional sincerity impress Capote, who becomes emotionally attached to him despite the gruesome murders. Capote aids Smith and Hickock by obtaining expert legal counsel for them and initiating an appeal. Still he is frustrated, as Smith declines to relate exactly what happened on the night of the murders. Though initially an effort to provide proper representation and extend Capote 's opportunity to speak with the killers, the appeals process drags on for several years. Without the court case being resolved, Capote feels he is stuck with a story without an ending, and he is unable to complete his book. Eventually he gets Smith to describe the killings and his thoughts at the time in great detail. He has what he wants from Smith, but in the process he sees a callousness and selfishness in his own actions. Now with everything in hand, Capote still must wait for the appeals process to conclude before he feels he can publish his work. In the course of time, Lee 's best - selling novel To Kill a Mockingbird is turned into a movie, but Capote is unable to share in the joy of his friend 's success, too caught up in drinking through his own misery. With the last appeal rejected, Smith pleads for Capote to return before he is executed, but Capote can not bring himself to do so. A telegram from Smith to Harper Lee ultimately compels Capote to return to Kansas. There he is an eyewitness as Smith and Hickock are executed. Capote talks to Lee about the horrifying experience and laments that he could not do anything to stop it. She replies, `` Maybe not. The fact is you did n't want to. '' The final scenes show Capote looking through photos from the case and at the writings and drawings given to him by Smith. An epilogue points out that In Cold Blood turned Capote into the most famous writer in America, also noting that he never finished another book. Cast Philip Seymour Hoffman as Truman Capote Catherine Keener as Nelle Harper Lee Clifton Collins Jr. as Perry Smith Chris Cooper as Alvin Dewey Bob Balaban as William Shawn Bruce Greenwood as Jack Dunphy Katherine Shindle as Rose Amy Ryan as Marie Dewey Mark Pellegrino as Richard `` Dick '' Hickock Allie Mickelson as Laura Kinney Marshall Bell as Warden Marshall Krutch Araby Lockhart as Dorothy Sanderson Robert Huculak as New York Reporter R.D. Reid as Roy Church Rob McLaughlin as Harold Nye Harry Nelken as Sheriff Walter Sanderson C. Ernst Harth as Lowell Lee Andrews Jeremy Dangerfield as Jury Foreman Reception Upon its release, Capote received wide acclaim from critics, with Hoffman 's performance the subject of particular praise. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 90 % of critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 8.2 / 10 based on 183 reviews. The consensus reads : `` Philip Seymour Hoffman 's riveting central performance guides a well - constructed retelling of the most sensational and significant period in author Truman Capote 's life. '' On Metacritic, the film has a score of 88 out of 100 based on 40 critics, indicating `` universal acclaim ''. Roger Ebert gave the film a full 4 / 4 star rating, stating : `` Capote is a film of uncommon strength and insight, about a man whose great achievement requires the surrender of his self - respect. '' Accolades Wins for Philip Seymour Hoffman Academy Award for Best Actor BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Dallas -- Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture -- Drama Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor National Board of Review Award for Best Actor National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture -- Drama Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Critics ' awards Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay -- Dan Futterman, Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Keener Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Filmmaker -- Bennett Miller Dallas -- Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Keener Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay -- Dan Futterman, Producers Award -- Caroline Baron Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay -- Dan Futterman, Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Keener National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best First Film Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best First Feature, Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Keener Nominations 78th Academy Awards : Best Picture Best Director -- Bennett Miller Best Adapted Screenplay -- Dan Futterman Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Keener 59th British Academy Film Awards : Best Film Best Direction -- Bennett Miller Best Adapted Screenplay -- Dan Futterman Best Actress in a Supporting Role -- Catherine Keener Berlin International Film Festival Award for Golden Bear Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Keener, Best Writer -- Dan Futterman Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures -- Bennett Miller GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film -- Wide Release Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, Best Cinematography -- Adam Kimmel New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best First Film Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted Screenplay -- Dan Futterman, Best Breakthrough Filmmaker -- Bennett Miller, Best Supporting Actress -- Catherine Keener Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role -- Catherine Keener Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay -- Dan Futterman See also In Cold Blood -- a 1966 non-fiction book written by Truman Capote In Cold Blood -- a 1967 film based on the book of the same name Infamous -- a 2006 film on a similar theme Lowell Lee Andrews References Jump up ^ `` Capote ''. London, England : British Film Institute. Retrieved August 20, 2015. ^ Jump up to : `` Capote ( 2005 ) ''. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 20, 2015. Jump up ^ Capote ( 2005 ) -- Filming locations Jump up ^ `` Capote ( 2005 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved January 5, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Capote Reviews ''. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 5, 2017. Jump up ^ Ebert, Roger. `` Capote ''. RogertEbert.com. Retrieved August 20, 2015. 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Question: who played truman capote in the movie capote
Answer: Philip Seymour Hoffman