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An adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, this film stars Alain Delon as Tom Ripley, a duplicitous American charmer in Rome on a mission to bring his privileged acquaintance Philippe Greenleaf back to the United States; what initially seems a carefree tale of friendsh...

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Corporate Author: Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors: Clément, René, 1913-1996, Delon, Alain, 1935-, Ronet, Maurice, 1927-1983, Highsmith, Patricia, 1921-1995
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:French
Language Notes:French dialogue; English subtitles.
Published: [United States] : The Criterion Collection, 2012.
Series:Criterion collection (Blu-ray discs) ; 637.
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Summary:An adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, this film stars Alain Delon as Tom Ripley, a duplicitous American charmer in Rome on a mission to bring his privileged acquaintance Philippe Greenleaf back to the United States; what initially seems a carefree tale of friendship soon morphs into a thrilling saga of seduction, identity theft, and murder. Bonus features include the original English language trailer, an archival interview with Alain Delon, and more.
Item Description:Based on the novel "The talented Mr. Ripley" by Patricia Highsmith.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1960.
Special features: New video interview with Rene Clement scholar Denitza Bautcheva; archival interviews with Alain Delon and novelist Patricia Highsmith; original English trailer; booklet.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:Blu-ray Disc; widescreen (16x9) presentation; PCM mono.; requires Blu-ray player.
Audience:Rating: Not rated.