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.

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.

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.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Sensormatic
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.78
Single Side - Dual Layer
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

Matt Damon: American actor, screenwriter, GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997)
Gwyneth Paltrow: Oscar Winning Actress, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
Jude Law: British Actor, WILDE (1997)
Cate Blanchett: Australian Actress
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Oscar winning actor, CAPOTE
Jack Davenport: British actor, THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, SWINGTOWN
James Rebhorn: Supporting Actor
Sergio Rubini: Italian Director/Actor
Philip Baker Hall: Supporting Actor
Celia Weston: American Actress

Anthony Minghella: Playwright/Screenwriter/Director

William Horberg: Producer
Tom Sternberg: Producer

Anthony Minghella: Playwright/Screenwriter/Director

Gabriel Yared: Film composer

Walter Murch: Editor, JARHEAD (2005)

"...[An] intoxicating and involving tale of intrigue and crime..."
"...Visually impressive....It's difficult to think of a better cast..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
"...Gorgeous young swells....A soundtrack and cinematography as rich as crème de menthe..." - Rating: B+
"...The performances here are stunning, with on-the-money turns by supporting actors Philip Seymour Hoffman...and Cate Blanchett..."
"...A significant plot twist suddenly changes a heated psychological thriller into a low-key cat-and-mouse thriller....This overall better rendering coasts on the momentum of a terrific lead-in..."
"...A wonderfully accomplished work....A beautifully mounted and directed film..."
"Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman provide great color in character roles."