DVD
The talented Mr. Ripley
Call Number
- DVD MYSTERY/THRILLER (CEN)
Edition
Widescreen version.
Languages
In English or dubbed French; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Davenport, James Rebhorn, Sergio Rubini, Philip Baker Hall, Celia Weston.
Publication Information
Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, [2000]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (138 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA Rating: R.
Summary
In late 1950's New York, Tom Ripley, a young underachiever, is sent to Europe to retrieve a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy, named Dickie Greenleaf. But when the errand fails, Ripley kills the playboy and begins to assume his life.
Notes
Originally released as a motion picture in 1999.
Based on the novel The talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith.
Special features: Cast and crew interviews, an inside featurette, the making of the soundtrack, "My funny Valentine" music video, commentary with the director, and two theatrical trailers, and more.
Subjects
- Ripley, Tom (Fictitious character) > Drama.
- Rich people > Drama.
- Millionaires > Drama.
- Murder > Drama.
- Swindlers and swindling > Drama.
- Identity theft > Drama.
- Truthfulness and falsehood > Drama.
- Deception > Drama.
- Man-woman relationships > Drama.
- Detective and mystery films.
- Feature films.
- Thrillers (Motion pictures)
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
- Europe > Drama.
- Highsmith, Patricia, 1921-1995 > Film and video adaptations.