Alain Delon stars as the amoral charmer Tom Ripley in Rene Clement’s adaptation of Patricia Highmith’s The Talented Mr. Riley, which has been restored by Studiocanal in association with the Cinematheque Francaise and the support of the Franco-American Cultural Fund.
Ripley has also been portrayed by Dennis Hopper, Matt Damon and John Malkovich in subsequent Highsmith adaptations, but for many Delon is the perfect screen embodiment of the physically beautiful, complex psychopath. This was the role that made the 24 year old Delon a star.
Plein Soleil opens in select UK cinemas next Friday (30th August), an excellent opportunity to see the film in all its sun dappled glory.
Check out the UK trailer for a taste of the beautiful restoration, and watch for our review of the Blu-ray closer to its 16th September release.
