Infamous

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Infamous is a 2006 drama directed by Douglas McGrath that explores author Truman Capote’s obsessive research into the true crime story that became his landmark book In Cold Blood. Set in 1959, the film follows Capote as he travels to Kansas with his friend and fellow writer Nelle Harper Lee to interview two convicted murderers, including Perry Smith. The narrative weaves together Capote’s interactions with his sophisticated New York social circle alongside his complex and intense relationship with Smith, examining how personal connections and childhood trauma shaped both the writer and his subjects.

This single-disc DVD release runs 110 minutes and carries an R rating for language and some violent images. Warner Independent Pictures released this adaptation of George Plimpton’s oral biography, which features a cast including Daniel Craig, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Hope Davis. Owning this used copy lets you experience the film at a fraction of the original retail cost.