Review of Infamous (2006) by Tyrus L — 04 May 2010

Very different from the movie 'Capote'. this one had more colours and portrayed truman capote as more human.

This review of Infamous (2006) was written by Tyrus L on 04 May 2010.

Infamous has generally received positive reviews.

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