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Purple Noon (1960)

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Reviews Counted:22

Fresh:22

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

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... 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 money as far as it will go, Tom begins to make himself a part of Philip's circle of privileged friends in Europe. However, when Tom's money is cut off and Philip begins to tire of his company, Tom resorts to desperate measures to retain his new lifestyle. An acclaimed adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY. [More]

Starring: Alain Delon, Marie Laforet, Maurice Ronet, Bill Kearns

Starring: Alain Delon, Marie Laforet, Maurice Ronet, Bill Kearns, Erno Crisa, Frank Latimore, Ave Ninchi

Director: Rene Clement

Director: Rene Clement

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Jan 22, 2002

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  • Purple Noon
  • Filled with suspense, PURPLE NOON is the critically acclaimed thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat! A handsome, wealthy bachelor has a sexy girlfriend and all the finest things money can buy. His envious friend, on the other hand, has nothing but his charm, good looks ... and a wickedly sinister plot to take over the rich man's life! Tensions mount as this deadly game unfolds and the murderer struggles to stay one step ahead of the police -- and the ever-growing suspicions of the dead man's friends! Prepare yourself for PURPLE NOON, a shocking story of betrayal, murder, and stolen identity in a world where nothing is as it seems!
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    The sinister occurs within the confines of the beautiful, like a disease eating away a beautiful tree from the inside.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    11/18/08
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    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.

    Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
    06/14/07
    Emanuel Levy
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    Derek Adams
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    05/08/05
    Frank Swietek
    Frank Swietek
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    'Talented Mr. Ripley' with a French accent; stylish and memorable

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    05/03/05
    James Sanford
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    Kalamazoo Gazette
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    04/09/05
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    03/26/05
    Jonathan R. Perry
    Jonathan R. Perry
    Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

    Alain Delon, in his third film, gives a staggering chilly performance as the psychopathic killer.

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    02/06/04
    Dennis Schwartz
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    09/03/03
    Walter Chaw
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    05/20/03
    Jim Shelby
    Jim Shelby
    Palo Alto Weekly

    A fascinating earlier version of 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' that features a much different murderous protagonist.

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    12/19/02
    Dan Lybarger
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    10/03/02
    Paul Matwychuk
    Paul Matwychuk
    Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Canada)

    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

    Full Review Source: ToxicUniverse.com | comment Comment
    09/25/02
    John A. Nesbit
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    02/28/02
    Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
    Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
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    Tom isn't your average Hitchcock hero, he has the advantage of being a sociopath

    Full Review Source: Movie Habit | comment Comment
    02/18/02
    Marty Mapes
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    An oddball example of the genre.

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    01/23/02
    Christopher Null
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    Filmcritic.com
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