The read
A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, Metacritic 70/100. It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic70/100
4 audience votes
Key crew
- MadìOriginal Music Composer
- Lisa Immordino VreelandDirector
Cast
- Jim ParsonsTruman Capote (voice)
- Zachary QuintoTennessee Williams (voice)
- Truman CapoteSelf - Writer (archive footage)
- Tennessee WilliamsSelf - Playwright (archive footage)
- Dick CavettSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
- David FrostSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
- Bill BoggsSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
- Merv GriffinSelf - TV Host (archive footage)
Stills
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Themes
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