Purple Noon
Purple Noon
PG-13
7.6
·

1960

·

118m

Purple Noon

Summary

Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.

Director, Screenplay

René Clément

Novel

Patricia Highsmith

Screenplay

Paul Gégauff

Reviews

griggs79

griggs79

June 25, 2025

9

Clément keeps the surface dazzling while menace hums below. Decaë shoots blue seas, razor-crease suits and airy interiors so crisp you miss the knife. Delon’s Ripley moves with feline poise; Ronet’s louche playboy spots the teeth too late. A few slack spells stop it from greatness, yet beside the glossy remakes this stays cooler, leaner and more unsettling. If Ripley ever needed a passport mugshot, this would be it.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

French

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

sailboat
plan
dual identity
based on novel or book
police
poker
sailing
millionaire
french noir
forger