The Talented Mr Ripley (DVD, 2001)

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In 1958, the charming but penniless Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) is hired by a wealthy magnate to travel to Italy and rescue his son, Dickie (Jude Law), from a life of indolence. Upon arrival, Tom discovers that Dickie has it all - including a beautiful girlfriend, Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow) - and begins to covet his luxurious lifestyle. Although Tom is sexually attracted to Dickie, the latter soon tires of him, and when Tom begins to find himself excluded from Dickie's coterie, his envy takes a murderous turn. Based on Patricia Highsmith's novel which also provided the inspiration for the pre-New Wave French classic 'Plein Soleil' and Wim Wenders' 'The American Friend'.

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Based on Patricia Highsmith's novel of the same name, Minghella's moody follow-up to his Oscar-winning THE ENGLISH PATIENT concerns Tom Ripley, a poor New Yorker, who is sent to Italy by the wealthy Mr. Greenleaf in order to bring back his spoiled son, Dickie. Once in Italy, Tom charms his way into the home of Dickie and his girlfriend Marge, where he begins to get a taste of wealthy living. When Tom begins to wear out his welcome, he takes drastic actions to ensure that he will never have to return to the life that he left behind.

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ProducerWilliam Horberg, Tom Sternberg
EAN5017188882729
eBay Product ID (ePID)3945946

Product Key Features

ActorPhilip Seymour Hoffman, Matt Damon, Sergio Rubini, Jack Davenport, Celia Weston, Cate Blanchett, Jude Law, James Rebhorn, Gwyneth Paltrow, Philip Baker Hall
Film/TV TitleThe Talented Mr Ripley
DirectorAnthony Minghella
LanguageEnglish
Run Time139 Mins
Release Year2001
FormatDVD
FeaturesAudio Commentary - 1. Anthony Mingella - Director\Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer\2. Teaser Trailer\Featurette - 1. MAKING OF THE SOUNDTRACK\Music Videos
GenreThriller, General

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Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerGabriel Yared
Production DesignerRoy Walker
AwardsBest Supporting Actor 1999 - Jude Law
Executive ProducerSydney Pollack
ReviewsVariety - ...[An] intoxicating and involving tale of intrigue and crime..., Total Film - "...Visually impressive....It's difficult to think of a better cast..." -- 4 out of 5 stars, Entertainment Weekly - "...Gorgeous young swells....A soundtrack and cinematography as rich as creme de menthe..." - Rating: B+
ScreenwriterAnthony Minghella
Costume DesignerAnn Roth, Gary Jones
AuthorPatricia Highsmith
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
EditorWalter Murch
Movie/TV TitleThe Talented Mr Ripley
Director of PhotographyJohn Seale

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