Ripley Under Ground
Synopsis
Now living a quiet, luxurious life at his French estate—funded by past crimes and his marriage to an heiress—Tom Ripley finds that an art scam he supports—selling forged paintings by a supposedly living artist named Derwatt—beginning to collapse. An inquisitive American collector suspects his Derwatt painting is fake and demands answers. As the situation escalates, Ripley turns to murder and elaborate identity deception to protect his reputation.
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Barry Pepper
Tom Ripley
Jacinda Barrett
Heloise Plisson
Ian Hart
Bernard Sayles
Claire Forlani
Cynthia
Alan Cumming
Jeff Constant
Tom Wilkinson
John Webster
François Marthouret
Antoine Plisson
Douglas Henshall
Philip Derwatt
Willem Dafoe
Neil Murchison
Peter Serafinowicz
Nigel
Frederique Michelle
Annette
Shelley Conn
Honey
Dinah Stabb
Landlady
Simon Callow
Dean Bentliffe
Mika Simmons
Sandy
Ifan Meredith
Critic
Nicolas Chagrin
Wedding Priest
Ross Boatman
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Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald E. Westlake, William Blake Herron
- Original Score
- Jeff Danna
- Original Title
- Ripley Under Ground
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- MACT Productions, Cinerenta, Isle of Man Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Spottiswoode
Donald E. Westlake, William Blake Herron, Patricia Highsmith
Jeff Danna
Paul Sarossy
Michel Arcand
Marco Mehlitz, Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre, Steve Christian, Stephen Ujlaki, William Vince
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Mehlitz
Producer
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Producer
Stephen Ujlaki
Producer
William Vince
Producer
Michel Arcand
Editor
Michael Ohoven
Producer
Roger Spottiswoode
Director
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Ben Scott
Production Design
Jeff Danna
Original Music Composer
Donald E. Westlake
Screenplay
William Blake Herron
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripley Under Ground
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What is Ripley Under Ground about?
Now living a quiet, luxurious life at his French estate—funded by past crimes and his marriage to an heiress—Tom Ripley finds that an art scam he supports—selling forged paintings by a supposedly living artist named Derwatt—beginning to collapse. An inquisitive American collector suspects his Derwatt painting is fake and demands answers. As the situation escalates, Ripley turns to murder and elaborate identity deception to protect his reputation.
Who directed Ripley Under Ground?
Ripley Under Ground was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
Who stars in Ripley Under Ground?
The principal cast of Ripley Under Ground includes Barry Pepper, Jacinda Barrett, Ian Hart, Claire Forlani, Alan Cumming.
When was Ripley Under Ground released and how long is it?
Ripley Under Ground was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Ripley Under Ground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ripley Under Ground was composed by Jeff Danna.
Is Ripley Under Ground based on a book or true story?
Ripley Under Ground is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Highsmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ripley Under Ground?
Ripley Under Ground holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).