The Talented Mr. Ripley
Paramount Pictures (1999)
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Queer Themes/Interest, Thriller
In Collection
#628
8*
Seen ItYes
(2/26/2020 Home)
032429283863
IMDB   7.4
139 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1
Cate Blanchett Meredith Logue
Jack Davenport Peter Smith-Kingsley
James Rebhorn Herbert Greenleaf
Gwyneth Paltrow Marge Sherwood
Philip Seymour Hoffman Freddie Miles
Jude Law Dickie Greenleaf
Matt Damon Tom Ripley
Stefania Rocca Silvana
Sergio Rubini Inspector Roverini
Philip Baker Hall Alvin MacCarron
Celia Weston Aunt Joan
Ivano Marescotti Colonnello Verrecchia
Director
Anthony Minghella
Producer William Horberg
Tom Sternberg
Writer/Composer Anthony Minghella
Patricia Highsmith
Cinematography John Schwartzman
Music Gabriel Yared


Tom Ripley is a charismatic sociopath who makes his way in mid-'50s New York as a rest room attendant and pianist. His skill however is in impersonating other people, forging handwriting and running second-rate scams. Unhappy with his own life, he kills and takes on the persona of somebody else.
Edition Details
Edition Widescreen Edition
Distributor Warner Home Video
Release Date 1999
Packaging Amaray
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Extras About, Q&A, etc. ....; Making of ....
Personal Details
Purchase Date 2/19/2020
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store Amazon
Purchase Price $4.99
Condition New
Order Order# 112-4196754-0343413
Links +4/4 Review: Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert December 24, 1999)
+3/3 Review: CGiii (Andeson Cutler)
The Talented Mr. Ripley at Core for Movies
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Notes
I found The Talented Mr. Ripley to be engrossing, captivating. Richard found it "creepy." It has become a queer, essential classic. If Matt Damon were to smile at me, I'd believe anything he said. Do you think he was born with those perfect teeth?

+4/4 Review: Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert December 24, 1999)
+3/3 Review: CGiii (Andeson Cutler)