In Cold Blood (miniseries)
Two ex-cons murder a Kansas family for a safe that does not exist.
In Cold Blood is a 1996 American true crime drama miniseries directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Benedict Fitzgerald, adapting Truman Capote's 1966 novel about the 1959 Clutter family murders. Starring Anthony Edwards, Eric Roberts, and Sam Neill, it aired on CBS over three nights in November 1996. The series earned critical praise and two Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Miniseries, with Roberts also nominated for a Golden Satellite Award.
Quick Facts
- Based on
- In Cold Blood, Truman Capote
- Writer
- Benedict Fitzgerald
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Starring
- Anthony Edwards
- Eric Roberts
- Sam Neill
- Composer
- Hummie Mann
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Episodes
- 2
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Prisoner Dick Hickock, 28, overhears a cellmate talking about a farmer who keeps $10,000 in cash in a home safe. One night in November 1959, the two break into Herbert Clutter's farmhouse in Holcomb, Kansas. Angered that no safe is to be found, they murder Clutter, his wife, and their two children. Friends discover the bodies before church on Sunday. The murders shock the town and baffle Detective Alvin Dewey's investigative team, as no clues or motive can be found.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did In Cold Blood (miniseries) first air?
In Cold Blood first aired on 24 November 1996.
When did In Cold Blood (miniseries) end?
In Cold Blood last aired on 26 November 1996.
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