The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
In late 1950s New York, Tom Ripley, a young underachiever, is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.
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Director:
Anthony MinghellaWriters:
Patricia Highsmith (novel), Anthony Minghella (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Has been followed by other Ripley novel adaptations Ripley's Game (2002) and Ripley Under Ground (2005), in which the role of Tom Ripley was played by John Malkovich and Barry Pepper, respectively, although neither was made as a direct sequel to this film. Matt Damon appeared with Malkovich in Rounders (1998) and Pepper in Saving Private Ryan (1998). Pepper and Malkovich also appeared together in Knockaround Guys (2001).
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Tom Ripley:
If I could just go back... if I could rub everything out... starting with myself.
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When they are all out to sea Marge comes out of the water and walks to Tom who sits alone on the boat. Water marks are visible on the deck showing evidence of a previous take.
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The opening title uses all the adjectives of the complete title before cutting to the final "The Talented Mr. Ripley".
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May I?Written by Mack Gordon & Harry Revel
Performed by Bing Crosby
Courtesy of Academy Sound and Vision Ltd.
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Plot Summary
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Genres
Crime | Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
25 December 1999Language
English, Italian
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Cafe Florian, Piazza San Marco 56-59, Venice, Veneto, ItalyBox Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$12,738,237 26 December 1999
Gross USA:
$81,298,265
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$128,798,265
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