Underplayed Gems

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

The Talented Mr. Ripley poster
Directed by
Anthony Minghella
Genre
drama film, crime film, thriller film, LGBTQ-related film, psychological thriller film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 19m
Rated
R
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 4,182 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A con artist is sent to Italy to bring a wealthy man's son back home. He becomes obsessed with the man and his luxurious life.

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What happens

The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Anthony Minghella, based on the 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. Set in the 1950s, it stars Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, an American con artist sent to Italy to convince Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law), a rich and spoiled playboy, to return home. However, Ripley becomes dangerously attached to him and his lifestyle. Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, and Philip Seymour Hoffman appear in supporting roles. The Talented Mr. Ripley premiered at Fox Bruin Theater on December 12, 1999 before being released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on December 25, 1999, with Miramax International releasing in other territories. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing $128.8 million worldwide against a $40 million budget. It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Law. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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