The 2005 film “Capote” is a biographical crime film focused on the story of Truman Capote, an author investigating the murder of a Kansas family. This article looks into the locations where the film was shot, as well as who played which roles. We will also explore interesting facts about the movie and behind-the-scenes details.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Capote” took place in various locations. These included Stony Mountain Penitentiary and Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada. Some scenes were also filmed in Malibu, California in the United States. The movie was shot over several weeks from October 25 to December 1, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Allie Mickelson | Laura Kinney |
| Kelci Stephenson | Nancy Clutter |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | Truman Capote |
| Craig Archibald | Christopher |
| Bronwen Coleman | Barbara |
| Kate Shindle | Rose |
| David Wilson Barnes | Grayson |
| Catherine Keener | Nelle Harper Lee |
| Kwesi Ameyaw | Porter |
| Andrew Farago | Car Rental Agent |
| Ken Krotowich | Courthouse Guard |
| Chris Cooper | Alvin Dewey |
| R.D. Reid | Roy Church |
| Harry Nelken | Sheriff Walter Sanderson |
| Jon Ted Wynne | Journalist |
| Jonathan Barrett | Journalist |
| Christopher Read | Journalist |
| Edward Sutton | Old Man |
| Mia Faircloth | Girl |
| Ainsley Balcewich | Girl |
| Bruce Greenwood | Jack Dunphy |
| John Warkentin | Warren Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Amy Ryan | Marie Dewey |
| Avery Tiplady | Alvin Dewey Jr. |
| Nazariy Demkowicz | Paul Dewey |
| John Destry | Pete Holt |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | Perry Smith |
| Mark Pellegrino | Dick Hickock |
| Araby Lockhart | Dorothy Sanderson |
| John Maclaren | Judge Roland Tate |
| Olie Alto | Franklin Weeks |
| Bob Balaban | William Shawn |
| Adam Kimmel | Richard Avedon |
| Jeremy Dangerfield | Jury Foreman |
| David Rakoff | Ben Baron |
| Robert Huculak | NY Reporter |
| James Durham | Young Prison Guard |
| Marshall Bell | Warden Marshall Krutch |
| Frank Filbert | Prison Guard |
| Boyd Johnson | ND Prison Guard |
| Don Malboeuf | ND Prison Guard |
| Will Woytowich | Cruiser |
| C. Ernst Harth | Lowell Lee Andrews |
| Wayne Nicklas | Row Guard |
| Jason Love | Row Guard |
| Norman Armour | Literary Enthusiast |
| Bess Meyer | Linda Murchak |
| Manfred Maretzki | Herb Clutter |
| Miriam Smith | Bonnie Clutter |
| Philip Lockwood | Kenyon Clutter |
| Marina Stephenson Kerr | Operator (voice) |
| Jim Shepard | Chaplain |
| John Brown | Kansas State Patrol (uncredited) |
| Chad Bruce | Jack’s Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Danielle Carriere | Cast Extra (uncredited) |
| Cory Cassidy | Court Marshall (uncredited) |
| Ryan DeLong | Young School Teacher (uncredited) |
| David Ferrall | Party Date (uncredited) |
| Edgar Governo | New York Literatus (uncredited) |
| Michal Grajewski | Young Assistant (uncredited) |
| Ernesto Griffith | Porter (uncredited) |
| Craig Harrison | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Michelle Harrison | Babe Paley (uncredited) |
| Evelyn Hart | Woman at Party (uncredited) |
| Hedwig Herzog | Sophie Clutter (uncredited) |
| James Janssens | Man in Courtroom (uncredited) |
| Vivian Kalinov | New York Literary Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Spencer Kayden | New York Literary Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Tiffany Lyndall-Knight | Gloria Guiness (uncredited) |
| Roy MacEachern | Kansas Citizen (uncredited) |
| Lorrie Papadopoulos | Book Reading Attendee (uncredited) |
| Maria Voulgaris | Woman at party (uncredited) |
| Bob Washington | Extra (uncredited) |
| Warren Louis Wiltshire | Limo Driver (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film starred Allie Mickelson as Laura Kinney, Kelci Stephenson as Nancy Clutter, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in the leading role of Truman Capote. The direction was handled by Bennett Miller, with the screenplay written by Dan Futterman and Gerald Clarke. This film was quite a success and even bagged an Oscar among 58 other awards, along with 89 nominations. Interestingly, this movie is known for its detailed portrayal of Truman Capote’s investigation into a chilling murder case, which later inspired his novel “In Cold Blood”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Stony Mountain Penitentiary, Rockwood, Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 50.0829219
- Longitude: -97.2263079
- Place ID: ChIJa1Y5JUtq6lIRVI0yVOtuqwY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Stony Mountain, MB R0C 3A0, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 49.8954221
- Longitude: -97.1385145
- Place ID: ChIJESsa-ftz6lIRZMq5xvoaKis
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: Malibu, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0380585
- Longitude: -118.6923438
- Place ID: ChIJP9YI-akd6IARWozqsnEtt5M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Malibu, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 53.7608608
- Longitude: -98.81387629999999
- Place ID: ChIJE7XnRW_gbVIRaMfBq_JVDxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manitoba, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Location Name: Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
- Latitude: 50.15417559999999
- Longitude: -96.8930177
- Place ID: ChIJ7QBCl_Zf6lIRg3ANnYoLiHE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Selkirk, MB, Canada
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
