Infamous (2006)

7.0R110 minDirector: Douglas McGrath

2006 American film

Infamous (also known as Infamous, Every Word is True) is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Douglas McGrath. It is based on George Plimpton's 1997 book, Truman Capote: In Which Various Friends, Enemies, Acquaintances, and Detractors Recall His Turbulent Career and covers the period from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s, during which Truman Capote researched and wrote his bestseller In Cold Blood (1965).

Capote is played by Toby Jones. Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Lee Pace, and Jeff Daniels also have featured roles, with a supporting cast that includes Peter Bogdanovich, Sigourney Weaver and Hope Davis, and a song performance by Gwyneth Paltrow.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Infamous about?
Infamous (2006) — On November 16, 1959, Truman Capote reads about the murder of a the Clutter family. There's no suspects. With Harper Lee, he visits the town: he wants to write about their response. First he must get locals to talk, then, he must gain access to the prisoners. One talks constantly
Is Infamous based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Infamous scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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