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The Talented Mr. Ripley

  • 1999
  • R
  • 2h 19m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Jude Law, Matt Damon, and Gwyneth Paltrow in 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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In late 1950s New York, a young underachiever named Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes ... Read allIn late 1950s New York, a young underachiever named Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.In late 1950s New York, a young underachiever named Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve Dickie Greenleaf, a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy. But when the errand fails, Ripley takes extreme measures.

  • Director
    • Anthony Minghella
  • Writers
    • Patricia Highsmith
    • Anthony Minghella
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Jude Law
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    261K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,535
    59
    • Director
      • Anthony Minghella
    • Writers
      • Patricia Highsmith
      • Anthony Minghella
    • Stars
      • Matt Damon
      • Gwyneth Paltrow
      • Jude Law
    • 850User reviews
    • 188Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Oscars
      • 10 wins & 81 nominations total

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Tom Ripley
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Marge Sherwood
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Dickie Greenleaf
    Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett
    • Meredith Logue
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Freddie Miles
    Jack Davenport
    Jack Davenport
    • Peter Smith-Kingsley
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Herbert Greenleaf
    Sergio Rubini
    Sergio Rubini
    • Inspector Roverini
    Philip Baker Hall
    Philip Baker Hall
    • Alvin MacCarron
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Aunt Joan
    Fiorello
    • Fausto
    • (as Rosario Fiorello)
    Stefania Rocca
    Stefania Rocca
    • Silvana
    Ivano Marescotti
    Ivano Marescotti
    • Colonnello Verrecchia
    Anna Longhi
    • Signora Buffi
    Alessandro Fabrizi
    Alessandro Fabrizi
    • Sergeant Baggio
    Lisa Eichhorn
    Lisa Eichhorn
    • Emily Greenleaf
    Gretchen Egolf
    Gretchen Egolf
    • Fran
    Jack Willis
    • Greenleaf Chaffeur
    • Director
      • Anthony Minghella
    • Writers
      • Patricia Highsmith
      • Anthony Minghella
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    • Trivia
      Jude Law learned to play the saxophone and Matt Damon learned to play the piano for this film. However while Damon's training enabled him to recreate the proper keyboard fingering, the music heard in the film is played by Sally Heath (the Bach) and Gabriel Yared (the Vivaldi).
    • Goofs
      When Tom talks to Marge after he returned home from San Remo, the cover of a Miles Davis LP is visible in the background. It's the cover sleeve of "Tutu" which was released in 1986. However, the movie is set in 1958.
    • Quotes

      Tom Ripley: I always thought it would be better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening title uses all the adjectives of the complete title before cutting to the final "The Talented Mr. Ripley."
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Magnolia/Stuart Little/Anna and the King/Bicentennial Man/Topsy-Turvy (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Lullaby for Cain
      Music by Gabriel Yared

      Lyric by Anthony Minghella

      Performed by Sinéad O'Connor

      Produced by Anthony Minghella & Gabriel Yared

      Sinéad O'Connor performs courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation

    User reviews850

    Featured review
    8/10

    Strong Acting makes this film a must watch

    The Talented Mr. Ripley is a psychological thriller film written and directed by Late Anthony Minghella. The film is based on Late Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel of the same name. The film stars Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, Jack Davenport, Late James Rebhorn and Late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

    The strongest part of the film is probably it's strong casting with almost all the characters were aptly perfect for their roles and did a terrific work.

    The screenplay of the film is slow but still will not deviate the attention of the viewers. The atmosphere of the Italy in the 50s is mesmerizing. The twists and turns at regular intervals of the film will keep the guessing game on and the film ends with a good climax.
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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Miramax (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • El impostor
    • Filming locations
      • Positano, Salerno, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Mirage Enterprises
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $81,298,265
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,738,237
      • Dec 26, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $138,031,927
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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