The Talented Mr. Ripley
Director: Anthony Minghella. Cast: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, Philip Seymour Hoffman, James Rebhorn, Jack Davenport, Philip Baker Hall, Sergio Rubini, Celia Weston, Lisa Eichhorn, Stefania Rocca. Screenplay: Anthony Minghella (based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith).

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: A–


Academy Award Nominations:
Best Supporting Actor: Jude Law
Best Adapted Screenplay: Anthony Minghella
Best Art Direction: Roy Walker; Bruno Cesari
Best Costume Designer: Ann Roth & Gary Jones
Best Original Score: Gabriel Yared

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Picture (Drama)
Best Director: Anthony Minghella
Best Actor (Drama): Matt Damon
Best Supporting Actor: Jude Law
Best Original Score: Gabriel Yared

Other Awards:
National Board of Review: Best Director; Best Supporting Actor (Hoffman; also cited for Magnolia)
British Academy Awards (BAFTAs): Best Supporting Actor (Law)

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