In Cold Blood (1967)

Hopeless Dreams

Perry (Robert Blake) recounts his relationship with his father moments before his execution.

Directed by Richard Brooks.

Released in 1967 by Sony.

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  • character-type: Son
  • character-type: Father
  • character-type: Prisoner
  • character-type: Artist
  • character-type: Guard
  • action: Cry
  • action: Listen
  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: Cinematography
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • editors-choice: Tear Jerkers
  • primary-genre: Classics
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Classics
  • secondary-genre: Classic Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Real Life
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on the Book
  • secondary-genre: Crime Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Dramas Based on Bestsellers
  • mood: Emotional
  • mood: Sentimental
  • mood: Heartfelt
  • primary-occasion: Holidays
  • primary-occasion: Well Wishing
  • secondary-occasion: Thinking of You
  • secondary-occasion: Father's Day
  • prop: Window
  • setting: Prison
  • theme: Forgiveness
  • theme: Regret
  • theme: Childhood
  • theme: Heartbreak
  • theme: Love
  • theme: Fear
  • actor: Robert Blake
  • director: Richard Brooks
  • producer: Richard Brooks
  • cinematographer: Conrad L. Hall
  • composer: Quincy Jones
  • editor: Peter Zinner
  • role-name: Perry Smith
  • screenwriter: Truman Capote
  • screenwriter: Richard Brooks
  • year: 1967
  • studio: Sony