description In Cold Blood Overview
In Cold Blood depicts the events surrounding the 1959 murders of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas. The film portrays the investigation into the crime by law enforcement and explores the backgrounds of the perpetrators, Perry Smith and Richard Hickock. It is based on Truman Capote’s non-fiction account of the case.
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info In Cold Blood Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1967 |
help In Cold Blood FAQ
What real crime is In Cold Blood based on?
It is based on the 1959 murders of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas. Truman Capote wrote the nonfiction book, and Richard Brooks directed the 1967 film adaptation.
Who plays Perry Smith and Dick Hickock in the 1967 In Cold Blood?
Robert Blake plays Perry Smith, and Scott Wilson plays Richard Hickock. The film follows both the investigation and the killers' movements before their arrest.
Was In Cold Blood filmed in the real Clutter house?
Yes, parts of the 1967 film were shot at real Kansas locations connected to the case. That choice adds to the film's stark documentary-like feeling.
Is In Cold Blood more like a true-crime procedural or a character study?
It is both, but Richard Brooks gives major attention to Perry Smith's background and psychology. The film still covers law enforcement work, including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation's pursuit of the killers.
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