The Capote Tapes(2021)
Discover the real Truman Capote through unheard interviews…
The Capote Tapes Synopsis
A portrait of the brilliant American writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and the New York high society of his time.
The Capote Tapes (2021) is a documentary and history film directed by Ebs Burnough, released on September 10, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Dick Cavett, Kate Harrington, Lewis Lapham and André Leon Talley. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Ebs Burnough
- Writers:
- Holly Whiston, Ebs Burnough
- Producers:
- Holly Whiston, Ebs Burnough, Lawrence Elman
- Cinematographer:
- Antonio Rossi
- Composer:
- Mike Patto
- Production:
- Hatch House Media Production, Mville Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Capote Tapes (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Capote Tapes before you stream it.
The Capote Tapes Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Capote Tapes.
Trailer
Trailer
PFF29 Q&A
Featurette
The Capote Tapes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Cavett
as Self
- Kate Harrington
Kate Harrington
as Self
- Lewis Lapham
Lewis Lapham
as Self
André Leon Talley
as Self
Jay McInerney
as Self
- Sally Quinn
Sally Quinn
as Self
- Dotson Rader
Dotson Rader
as Self
- John Richardson
John Richardson
as Self
- Sadie Stein
Sadie Stein
as Self
Colm Tóibín
as Self
Stephen Mitchell
as Voiceover (voice)
George Plimpton
as Self (voice) (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Ebs Burnough, written by Holly Whiston and Ebs Burnough, produced by Holly Whiston, Ebs Burnough and Lawrence Elman.
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The Capote Tapes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Capote Tapes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Capote Tapes online?
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The Capote Tapes (2021) is available to stream on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Capote Tapes?
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The main cast of The Capote Tapes (2021) includes Dick Cavett, Kate Harrington, Lewis Lapham, André Leon Talley and Jay McInerney. The film was directed by Ebs Burnough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Capote Tapes released?
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The Capote Tapes was released on September 10, 2021 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Capote Tapes worth watching?
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The Capote Tapes (2021) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Capote Tapes?
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Yes. The official The Capote Tapes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.