Novel Adaptation
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Patricia Highsmith · 1955 → Film 1999
The BookGoodreads
4.0/ 5
1955
The FilmAudience Score
No rating data
TMDB
1999139 min
Faithfulness to source85%
Highly faithful
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About the Book
Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to persuade a rich playboy to return to America. When the mission fails, Tom takes a more drastic approach.
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About the Film
A young underachiever is sent to Europe to retrieve a rich playboy, but soon finds himself taking on a new identity.
Details
Genre
Thriller
Source Type
Novel
Year Published
1955
Year Released
1999
Director
Anthony Minghella
Runtime
139 min
Adaptation Type
Feature Film
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