The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

How far would you go to become someone else.

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Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.

Director: Anthony Minghella
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 140 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gabriel Yared
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Walter Murch
Production: Mirage Enterprises, Timnick Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $129M
Original Language: en

Themes

Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Class Warfare and Inequality, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal

Keywords

new york city, friendship, ship, new love, lovesickness, jealousy, dual identity, double life, based on novel or book, venice, italy, beguilement, italy, homicide, secret identity, atlantic ocean

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Talented Mr. Ripley about?
Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.
Who directed The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was directed by Anthony Minghella.
Who stars in The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley stars Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Davenport.
How long is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The Talented Mr. Ripley had a budget of $40M.
How much did The Talented Mr. Ripley gross?
The Talented Mr. Ripley grossed $129M worldwide.
Where was The Talented Mr. Ripley produced?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Talented Mr. Ripley?
The themes of The Talented Mr. Ripley include: Burning Envy and Destructive Power, Secret Envy and Twin Rivalry, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Class Warfare and Inequality, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal.