Infamous [videorecording] / Warner Independent Pictures presents a Killer Films/John Wells production ; produced by Christine Vachon, Jocelyn Hayes, Anne Waler-McBay ; written for the screen and directed by Douglas McGrath ; director of photography, Bruno Delbonnel ; editor, Camilla Toniolo ; music, Rachel Portman ; costume designer, Ruth Meyers ; production designer, Judy Becker.

While researching his book "In cold blood", writer Truman Capote develops a relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and, in particular Perry Smith, while both men waited for their date of execution on death row.