The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley follows Tom Ripley, a young, calculating man who is sent to Italy to retrieve a wealthy socialite named Dickie Greenleaf. Seduced by the glamorous Mediterranean lifestyle, Tom becomes obsessed with Dickie's carefree existence and goes to chilling lengths to make it his own. Directed by Anthony Minghella, the film is a visually stunning and psychologically complex portrait of identity, desire, and deception.

• Matt Damon learned to play piano specifically for his role.
• The film was shot entirely on location in Italy.
• Gwyneth Paltrow turned down the role of Marge Sherwood.
• Based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 psychological thriller novel.
• Jude Law was nominated for a BAFTA for Dickie Greenleaf.

• I always thought it would be better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody.
• I'm going to beat you.
• Whatever you do, however terrible, however hurtful, it all makes sense, doesn't it? In your head.
• I've used up all my ideas. Love.
• I'm going to remember this... I'm going to remember this moment for the rest of my life.