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Rated: R; Video Release Date: Jul 03, 2001; Genres: Foreign Language, Suspense; With: Alain Delon and Rene Clement

In the first (and arguably best) adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's suspense novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, French director Rene Clement lets the murderously ingenious plot build gradually yet grippingly. Delon -- as pretty as the colorfully shot Italian Riviera locales -- is perfect as smooth impostor Tom Ripley, and though Maurice Ronet is no Jude Law, he's convincing as obnoxious, filthy-rich playboy Philippe Greenleaf. Finally available on DVD, Purple Noon holds up quite well 40 years on, right down to its killer ending.


Posted Jan 25, 2002
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