The Talented Mr. Ripley (film)
1999 film by Anthony Minghella / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Anthony Minghella, based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel of the same name. Set in the 1950s, it stars Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, a con artist who is sent from New York City to Italy to convince Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled playboy, to return home – however, after failing, Ripley takes extreme measures. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, and Philip Seymour Hoffman also appear in supporting roles.
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Directed by | Anthony Minghella |
Screenplay by | Anthony Minghella |
Based on | The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith |
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Cinematography | John Seale |
Edited by | Walter Murch |
Music by | Gabriel Yared |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $40 million[2] |
Box office | $128.8 million[2] |
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing $128 million worldwide. It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Law.