Purple Noon (1960)
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Reviews Counted: 22 Fresh: 22 Rotten:0 Average Rating: 8.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins
Synopsis: Sent to Italy to retrieve Philip, an American industrialist's wayward son, Tom Ripley, a charming young man whose social skills allow him to insinuate himself into most any situation, finds his target and gets seduced by Philip and his decadent lifestyle. Deciding to take Philip's father's... [More]
Genre: Foreign Films
Starring: Alain Delon, Marie Laforet, Maurice Ronet, Bill Kearns, Erno Crisa
Director: Rene Clement
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A gem of a psychological thriller, with Alain Delon and Marie Laforet in top form, Rene Clement's French version of Patricia Highsmith's noir novel is far superior to Minghella's 1999 remake.
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06/14/07
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01/26/06
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04/09/05
Alain Delon, in his third film, gives a staggering chilly performance as the psychopathic killer.
02/06/04
A fascinating earlier version of 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' that features a much different murderous protagonist.
12/19/02
For those who believe the old adage that crime doesn't pay and prefer an active plot over emotional depth and character development, Rene Clément's Purple Noon will satisfy
09/25/02
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03/04/02
Tom isn't your average Hitchcock hero, he has the advantage of being a sociopath
02/18/02
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01/22/02
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02/14/01
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