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The Capote Tapes

"Discover the real Truman Capote through unheard interviews…"

A portrait of the brilliant American writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and the New York high society of his time.

Top Cast

  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Self

  • Kate Harrington

    Kate Harrington

    Self

  • Lewis Lapham

    Lewis Lapham

    Self

  • André Leon Talley

    André Leon Talley

    Self

  • Jay McInerney

    Jay McInerney

    Self

  • Sally Quinn

    Sally Quinn

    Self

  • Dotson Rader

    Dotson Rader

    Self

  • John Richardson

    John Richardson

    Self

  • Sadie Stein

    Sadie Stein

    Self

Overview

A portrait of the brilliant American writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and the New York high society of his time.

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5.9 / 10
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