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Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation

The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-83): two friends, two geniuses who, while creating sublime works, were haunted by the ghosts of the past, the shadow of constant doubt, the demon of addictions and the blinding, deceptive glare of success.

Top Cast

  • Jim Parsons

    Jim Parsons

    Truman Capote (voice)

  • Zachary Quinto

    Zachary Quinto

    Tennessee Williams (voice)

  • Truman Capote

    Truman Capote

    Self - Writer (archive footage)

  • Tennessee Williams

    Tennessee Williams

    Self - Playwright (archive footage)

  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Self - TV Host (archive footage)

  • David Frost

    David Frost

    Self - TV Host (archive footage)

  • Bill Boggs

    Bill Boggs

    Self - TV Host (archive footage)

  • Merv Griffin

    Merv Griffin

    Self - TV Host (archive footage)

Overview

The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-83): two friends, two geniuses who, while creating sublime works, were haunted by the ghosts of the past, the shadow of constant doubt, the demon of addictions and the blinding, deceptive glare of success.

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