Movies / Purple Noon (1960) aka "Plein soleil"

6/10

Runtime: 118 min

Genres: Crime Thriller

Languages:

Countries: France Italy


René Clément's thriller Purple Noon stars Alain Delon as Tom Ripley, an American who travels to Europe on an all-expenses-paid mission to convince his friend, the errant playboy Philippe Greenleaf (Maurice Ronet), to travel to San Francisco at the request of the wealthy Greenleaf family. Initially, the pair enjoy the good life in Italy, often to the anger and dismay of Philippe's much put-upon fiancee Marge (Marie Laforet). However, as Tom's funds begin to run dry, it becomes more and more apparent that Philippe has no intentions of returning to the U.S., forcing Tom to consider more nefarious means of maintaining his extravagant lifestyle. Purple Noon is adapted from Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, and like Alfred Hitchcock's classic Strangers on a Train, also based on Highsmith's work, the theme of identity transference is dominant. The subject even extends to the homoerotic undercurrents which simmer below the surface of Tom and Philippe's relationship, setting into motion a love/hate tension which explodes during a high seas journey. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi


Directors (1) Credit
René Clément ...
Writers (3) Credit
Patricia Highsmith (novel "The Talented Mr Ripley/Monsieur Ripley")
Paul Gégauff (adaptation and dialogue) (as Paul Gegauff)
René Clément (adaptation and dialogue) &
Composers (1) Credit
Nino Rota (as Nino Rotta)
Editors (1) Credit
Françoise Javet ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Henri Decaë ...
Actors (20) Credit
Alain Delon Tom Ripley
Ave Ninchi Signora Gianna
Barbel Fanger ...
Billy Kearns Freddy Miles (as Bill Kearns)
Elvire Popesco Mrs. Popova
Erno Crisa Riccordi
Frank Latimore O'Brien
Jacqueline Decaë Ingrid (uncredited)
Leonello Zanchi Un inspecteur de police (uncredited)
Lily Romanelli Housekeeper
Marie Laforêt Marge Duval
Maurice Ronet Philippe Greenleaf
Nerio Bernardi Agency Director
Nicolas Petrov Boris
Nino Vingelli Bit (uncredited)
Paul Muller Blind Man (uncredited)
René Clément Le serveur maladroit (uncredited)
Romy Schneider Freddy's companion (uncredited)
Viviane Chantel The Belgian lady
Walter Grant Bit (uncredited)