About this episode
The episode explores the complexities behind the making of 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and its cultural implications.
When Hollywood producers got their hands on Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, they thought they’d found the perfect RomCom. There was just one problem: there was no rom in that com because the narrator was gay. In this episode, Chris and Lizzie break down the Audrey Hepburn classic and discover why she was reluctant to take the part, which actor caused the most trouble on set, and how the cinematographer got electrocuted… at Tiffany’s! Plus we discuss the lasting impact of Mickey Rooney’s troubled performance, and discover why Truman Capote himself wanted to spit on the director. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris, Lizzie
Topics covered
- RomCom
- Hollywood
- Cinematography
- Film Analysis
- Truman Capote
- Audrey Hepburn
Keywords
- Breakfast at Tiffany's
- Truman Capote
- Audrey Hepburn
- Mickey Rooney
- Hollywood
- RomCom
- Cinematography
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hollywood
Books & works: Breakfast at Tiffany's
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