Talented Mr. Ripley

Starring: Matt Damon; Gwyneth Paltrow & Jude Law Director: Anthony Minghella  Rated:

DVD Features:

Audio:

• Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

• Making-of - 1. INSIDE THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY
                   2. MAKING OF THE SOUNDTRACK
• Production Interview - 1. Cast & Crew
• Audio Commentary - 1. Anthony Minghella - Director
• Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailers
• Music Video - 1. "My Funny Valentine"
                      2. "Tu Vuo' Fa L'Americano"

Interactive Features:

• Interactive Menus
• Scene Selection

Product Description:

Based on Patricia Highsmith's novel of the same name, Minghella's moody follow-up to his Oscar-winning THE ENGLISH PATIENT concerns Tom Ripley, a poor New Yorker, who is sent to Italy by the wealthy Mr. Greenleaf in order to bring back his spoiled son, Dickie. Once in Italy, Tom charms his way into the home of Dickie and his girlfriend Marge, where he begins to get a taste of wealthy living. When Tom begins to wear out his welcome, he takes drastic actions to ensure that he will never have to return to the life that he left behind.

Plot Synopsis:

Set against a luxurious Italian backdrop, Anthony Minghella's suspenseful film follows Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), a young New York men's room attendant, who is befriended by the father of a spoiled playboy, Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law). Dickie's father sends Tom to track down his wayward son in Venice and return him to his family in America. Tom, whose talents include forgery and impersonating voices, charms his way into the lives of Dickie and his girlfriend Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow), where he experiences first hand how the other half lives. Tom's immediate attraction to Dickie makes apparent his desire to be anyone but himself, and as the friendship develops, his true character begins to emerge. As Dickie grows tired and suspicious of his new acquaintance, Tom sees his new life slipping away. Unwilling to return to his old lifestyle, he takes extreme measures in order to ensure his place in the privileged world that he has grown to love. Establishing an intricate web of lies, Tom himself seems to forget what is real and what is not.

Plot Keywords:

1950s | Based On A Novel | Drama (General) | Italy | Murder | Sex | Theatrical Release | Thriller

Production Notes:

• Theatrical release date: December 1999.
• THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY was shot throughout Italy, as well as in New York City, following six months of scouting locations.
• The film is a remake of Rene Clement's PURPLE NOON.
• The role of Meredith was expanded after Minghella met with Cate Blanchett, who was willing to take a small part because she was a fan of Minghella's TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY.
• Patricia Highsmith's novels have been the basis for several films, including STRANGERS ON A TRAIN by Alfred Hitchcock.

Cast and Crew: