<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
who played truman capote in the movie capote
who played truman capote in the movie capote
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman