Capote (2005)

Based On the Life of: Truman Capote

Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman

Movie Budget: $7 million

Star Salary: $1 million

Truman Capote was a well renowned novelist and playwright, many of his works remaining relevant today. Capote tracked the author’s journey towards completing his true-crime novel, In Cold Blood—a work that caused the author great personal turmoil as he struggled to separate himself from the story.

The film starred the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, who took home an Oscar for his role. Hoffman disappears into the character, fully embodying the role. The critically-acclaimed biopic, distributed by Sony Pictures Classics, brought in $50 million at the box office, only just recouping the $43 million spent on production. The film is considered a classic by many.