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| The Talented Mr. Ripley | |
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| File:The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Anthony Minghella |
| Screenplay by | Anthony Minghella |
| Based on | The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith |
| Produced by | Sydney Pollack, William Horberg, Tom Sternberg |
| Starring | Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman |
| Cinematography | John Seale |
| Edited by | Walter Murch |
| Music by | Gabriel Yared |
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| Distributed by | Template:Film-distributor, Template:Film-distributor |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Box office | $128.8 million |
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The Talented Mr. Ripley is a 1999 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Anthony Minghella. The film is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel of the same name, the first in her Ripliad series. The movie stars Matt Damon as Tom Ripley, a young man who travels to Italy to befriend and ultimately impersonate the wealthy Dickie Greenleaf, played by Jude Law. The film also features Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in supporting roles.
Plot
The film follows Tom Ripley, a young man struggling to make a living in 1950s New York City. He is mistaken for an old acquaintance of the wealthy Greenleaf family, who offer him a paid trip to Italy to convince their son, Dickie Greenleaf, to return home. Tom accepts the offer and, upon arrival, ingratiates himself with Dickie and his girlfriend, Marge Sherwood (Gwyneth Paltrow). As Tom becomes infatuated with Dickie's luxurious lifestyle, he begins to manipulate those around him, leading to increasingly dangerous situations. He ultimately kills Dickie and assumes his identity. Tom must then navigate a complex web of lies, deceit, and murder to maintain his new persona.
Reception
The Talented Mr. Ripley received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its screenplay, performances, and atmosphere. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $128.8 million worldwide against a budget of $40 million. It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay for Anthony Minghella, Best Supporting Actor for Jude Law, and Best Original Score for Gabriel Yared.
Legacy
The film has maintained a strong following and is often considered one of the best adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's work. Its success helped to cement the careers of Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jude Law as leading actors in Hollywood. In 2021, Showtime announced a television adaptation of the Ripliad series titled Ripley, with Andrew Scott portraying Tom Ripley.