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Purple Noon

Original title: Plein soleil
  • 19601960
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
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7.7/10
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Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
16K
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  • Director
    • René Clément
  • Writers
    • Patricia Highsmith(from the novel "Mr. Ripley" by)
    • René Clément(adaptation by)
    • Paul Gégauff(adaptation by)
  • Stars
    • Alain Delon
    • Maurice Ronet
    • Marie Laforêt
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  • Director
    • René Clément
  • Writers
    • Patricia Highsmith(from the novel "Mr. Ripley" by)
    • René Clément(adaptation by)
    • Paul Gégauff(adaptation by)
  • Stars
    • Alain Delon
    • Maurice Ronet
    • Marie Laforêt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 83User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    René Clément in Plein soleil (1960)
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    Alain Delon and Maurice Ronet in Plein soleil (1960)
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    Alain Delon
    Alain Delon
    • Tom Ripleyas Tom Ripley
    Maurice Ronet
    Maurice Ronet
    • Philippe Greenleafas Philippe Greenleaf
    Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt
    • Marge Duvalas Marge Duval
    Erno Crisa
    Erno Crisa
    • Inspector Ricordias Inspector Ricordi
    Frank Latimore
    Frank Latimore
    • O'Brienas O'Brien
    Billy Kearns
    • Freddy Milesas Freddy Miles
    • (as Bill Kearns)
    Ave Ninchi
    Ave Ninchi
    • Signora Giannaas Signora Gianna
    Viviane Chantel
    • The Belgian ladyas The Belgian lady
    Nerio Bernardi
    Nerio Bernardi
    • Agency Directoras Agency Director
    Barbel Fanger
    • Mr. Greenleafas Mr. Greenleaf
    Lily Romanelli
    • Housekeeperas Housekeeper
    Nicolas Petrov
    • Borisas Boris
    Elvire Popesco
    Elvire Popesco
    • Mrs. Popovaas Mrs. Popova
    René Clément
    René Clément
    • Le serveur maladroitas Le serveur maladroit
    • (uncredited)
    Jacqueline Decaë
    • Ingridas Ingrid
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Grant
    • Bitas Bit
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Muller
    Paul Muller
    • Blind Manas Blind Man
    • (uncredited)
    Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider
    • Freddy's companionas Freddy's companion
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • René Clément
    • Writers
      • Patricia Highsmith(from the novel "Mr. Ripley" by)
      • René Clément(adaptation by) (dialogue by)
      • Paul Gégauff(adaptation by) (dialogue by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Tom Ripley is sent to Europe by Mr. Greenleaf to fetch his spoiled, playboy son, Philippe, and bring him back home to the States. In return, Tom will receive $5,000. Philippe toys with Tom, pretending he will go back home, but has no intentions of leaving his bride to be, Marge, and honoring his father's wishes. After some time passes, Mr. Greenleaf considers the mission a failure and cuts Tom off. However, he will need all his conman abilities to keep afloat. —Humberto Amador/Peter Brandt Nielsen
    • anti hero
    • vacation
    • money
    • betrayal
    • corpse
    • 76 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Everything is out in the open - bathed by the sun!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for momentary violence and sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Alain Delon's then girlfriend Romy Schneider appears in the very first scene as a friend of Freddie Miles.
    • Goofs
      Onlookers are clearly visible in the background in the fish market scene.
    • Quotes

      Philippe Greenleaf: That's why you took my bank statements?

      Tom Ripley: Exactly.

      Philippe Greenleaf: So you kill me and you're rich?

      Tom Ripley: Don't miss a trick, do you?

      Philippe Greenleaf: It seems awfully complicated. You'd be caught immediately.

      Tom Ripley: No necessarily. I might not look it, but I've got lots of imagination.

    • Connections
      Edited into Spisok korabley (2008)

    User reviews83

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    Top review
    Terrific version of the Patricia Highsmith novel
    Extremely well done, tightly edited, well acted (by everyone, including the small roles, especially the actor who has to appear dead with long camera shots in a tense scene in the hotel). Delon is perfectly cast, with his calculating cool.

    The cinematography is gorgeous, especially the scenes on the yacht---nothing gimmicky, but shot with an expertise that gives true drama to the action. You can feel the waves, the wind, and the sun. The colors are vibrant on the DVD. Though a scene like this in a typical movie today would include a heavy ominous score, the director simply lets the sound of the wind create the tension. The score (by Nina Rota), in fact, is understated, unlike anything today. Even the opening credits have style.
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    • rlshuster
    • Jun 26, 2004

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    • Are the characters French or American?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1960 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Languages
      • French
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lust for Evil
    • Filming locations
      • Ischia Ponte, Ischia Island, Naples, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Robert et Raymond Hakim
      • Paris Film
      • Paritalia
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $98,915
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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