1999
Tom Ripley, sent to Italy to retrieve playboy Dickie Greenleaf, becomes obsessed with his luxurious life and murders him when rejected, assuming his identity. Ripley continues his deception, even murdering Dickie's suspicious friend Freddie Miles, and narrowly evades police by fabricating a suicide note from Dickie. Confronted by a private investigator, Ripley accepts a deal to inherit Dickie's trust fund by continuing the charade, befriending Peter Smith-Kingsley in Venice. However, fearing exposure from a past romance, Ripley strangles Peter to death on a ship, leaving him alone and forever trapped by his lies and murders.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Tom Ripley, a charming con man, is hired to retrieve wealthy Herbert Greenleaf’s son from Italy.
Open full beat sheetTom Ripley is listed as Protagonist. A talented, manipulative, and insecure young man who assumes the identity of Dickie Greenleaf. In the parsed data, Tom Ripley is connected to 101 scenes, 103 dialogue lines, 107 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
101 scenes / 103 dialogue linesMarge Sherwood is listed as Dickie's girlfriend. An American writer living in Mongibello, deeply in love with Dickie. In the parsed data, Marge Sherwood is connected to 27 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 32 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
27 scenes / 31 dialogue linesDickie Greenleaf is listed as Wealthy expatriate. A privileged, charismatic, and aimless young man living in Italy. In the parsed data, Dickie Greenleaf is connected to 24 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
24 scenes / 8 dialogue linesPeter Smith-Kingsley is listed as Friend. A musician and friend of Dickie and Marge. In the parsed data, Peter Smith-Kingsley is connected to 18 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 91.
18 scenes / 27 dialogue linesMeredith Logue is listed as Acquaintance. A wealthy American woman who meets Ripley while he is posing as Dickie. In the parsed data, Meredith Logue is connected to 12 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
12 scenes / 12 dialogue linesFreddie Miles is listed as Dickie's friend. A boisterous, wealthy, and arrogant American acquaintance of Dickie. In the parsed data, Freddie Miles is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
9 scenes / 3 dialogue linesHerbert Greenleaf is listed as Dickie's father. A wealthy, distinguished shipping magnate. In the parsed data, Herbert Greenleaf is connected to 7 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
7 scenes / 8 dialogue linesInspector Roverini is listed as Police Inspector. An Italian police officer investigating the disappearance of Dickie Greenleaf. In the parsed data, Inspector Roverini is connected to 5 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 67.
5 scenes / 27 dialogue linesAlvin MacCarron is listed as Private Investigator. A pragmatic American investigator hired by Herbert Greenleaf. In the parsed data, Alvin MacCarron is connected to 3 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 96.
3 scenes / 10 dialogue linesSilvana is listed as Local resident. A young Italian woman in Mongibello involved with Dickie. In the parsed data, Silvana is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesRipley sits alone in a ship's cabin, reflecting on his past and his desire to undo his actions.
Tom RipleyRipley performs at a cocktail party where he meets Herbert and Emily Greenleaf.
Tom Ripley, Herbert GreenleafThe Greenleafs and Ripley discuss Dickie's interest in jazz.
Tom Ripley, Herbert GreenleafRipley says goodbye to Fran and prepares to leave.
Tom RipleyHerbert Greenleaf hires Ripley to go to Italy to bring Dickie home.
Tom Ripley, Herbert GreenleafRipley prepares for his trip by studying jazz records and packing.
Tom RipleyRipley arrives in Italy and meets Meredith Logue.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley arrives in Mongibello and spots Dickie and Marge.
Tom Ripley, Dickie Greenleaf, Marge SherwoodRipley visits Dickie and Marge, demonstrating his talent for impressions.
Tom Ripley, Dickie Greenleaf, Marge SherwoodMarge and Ripley go shopping and discuss how Marge and Dickie met.
Marge Sherwood, Tom Ripley, SilvanaRipley and Marge pass Dickie playing bocce.
Tom Ripley, Marge Sherwood, Dickie GreenleafDickie and Ripley leave Marge's house, fooling around.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom Ripley, Marge SherwoodDickie briefly speaks with Silvana.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom Ripley, SilvanaDickie and Ripley ride a Vespa to Naples.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom RipleyRipley and Dickie perform jazz together.
Tom Ripley, Dickie GreenleafRipley and Dickie discuss New York and handwriting.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom RipleyRipley and Dickie play chess while Dickie is in the bath.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom RipleyDickie collects his allowance.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom RipleyRipley reads a letter from Herbert Greenleaf.
Tom Ripley, Dickie GreenleafRipley and Dickie meet Freddie Miles.
Tom Ripley, Dickie Greenleaf, Freddie MilesRipley is left behind while Dickie and Freddie listen to music.
Tom Ripley, Dickie Greenleaf, Freddie MilesRipley explores Rome alone.
Tom RipleyRipley waits for Dickie, who does not show up.
Tom RipleyDickie catches Ripley wearing his clothes.
Tom Ripley, Dickie GreenleafBreakfast with Marge, Dickie, and Freddie.
Tom Ripley, Marge Sherwood, Dickie Greenleaf, Freddie MilesMarge talks to Ripley about Dickie's nature.
Marge Sherwood, Tom Ripley, Dickie Greenleaf, Freddie MilesRipley watches Marge and Dickie in the cabin.
Tom Ripley, Dickie Greenleaf, Marge Sherwood, Freddie MilesThe Festival of the Madonna is interrupted by the discovery of Silvana's body.
Tom Ripley, Dickie Greenleaf, Marge Sherwood, SilvanaDickie reacts violently to the news of Silvana's death.
Tom Ripley, Marge Sherwood, Dickie GreenleafRipley offers to keep Dickie's secret regarding Silvana.
Tom Ripley, Dickie GreenleafRipley reads a letter from Herbert Greenleaf ending his employment.
Tom Ripley, Dickie GreenleafRipley and Dickie travel to San Remo.
Tom Ripley, Dickie GreenleafRipley and Dickie have dinner.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom RipleyDickie and Ripley argue on a boat.
Dickie Greenleaf, Tom RipleyRipley watches the boat containing Dickie's body sink after the struggle.
Tom RipleyRipley walks back to the hotel wearing Dickie's jacket.
Tom RipleyRipley asks for his key at the hotel desk.
Tom RipleyRipley rides a bus toward Mongibello.
Tom RipleyRipley arrives in Mongibello.
Tom RipleyRipley enters the living room and avoids the saxophone.
Tom RipleyRipley forges letters using Dickie's typewriter and signature.
Tom RipleyRipley visits Marge to deliver perfume and news of Dickie.
Tom Ripley, Marge SherwoodMarge walks alone on the beach.
Marge SherwoodMarge confronts Ripley about a letter from Dickie.
Tom Ripley, Marge SherwoodRipley arrives at a small hotel in Rome.
Tom RipleyRipley checks into the Hotel Grand as Dickie Greenleaf.
Tom RipleyRipley settles into the suite and makes phone calls to establish his cover.
Tom RipleyRipley leaves a message for himself.
Tom RipleyRipley shops at Gucci and runs into Meredith Logue.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley and Meredith walk and discuss Freddie Miles.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley and Meredith visit the American Express office.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley has a fitting with a tailor while Meredith watches.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley attends the opera with Meredith.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley meets Meredith's aunt and uncle.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley runs into Marge and Peter Smith-Kingsley.
Tom Ripley, Marge Sherwood, Peter Smith-KingsleyRipley leaves the opera with Meredith to avoid Marge.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley confesses his 'love' for Marge to Meredith.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley and Meredith part ways.
Tom Ripley, Meredith LogueRipley watches Meredith meet Marge and Peter.
Tom Ripley, Marge Sherwood, Peter Smith-Kingsley, Meredith LogueRipley views an apartment for rent.
Tom RipleyRipley enjoys his new apartment.
Tom RipleyFreddie Miles arrives at Ripley's apartment.
Tom Ripley, Freddie MilesFreddie talks to the landlady.
Freddie MilesRipley kills Freddie Miles.
Tom Ripley, Freddie MilesRipley moves Freddie's body to the car.
Tom Ripley, Freddie MilesRipley drives to dispose of the body.
Tom RipleyPolice arrive to question Ripley about Freddie.
Tom Ripley, Inspector RoveriniInspector Roverini and Baggio question Ripley about Freddie Miles' death.
Tom Ripley, Inspector RoveriniRipley crashes his scooter after hallucinating Dickie in a reflection.
Tom RipleyMarge confronts Ripley about Freddie's death and his own injuries.
Tom Ripley, Marge SherwoodRipley and Marge encounter police at the Palazzo Gioia.
Tom Ripley, Marge Sherwood, Inspector RoveriniRipley tells Marge he won't incriminate Dickie.
Tom Ripley, Marge SherwoodRipley is swarmed by journalists and enters the building.
Tom RipleyRipley encounters Roverini on the stairs.
Tom Ripley, Inspector RoveriniRoverini questions Ripley about his connection to Tom Ripley.
Tom Ripley, Inspector RoveriniRipley writes a suicide note as Dickie.
Tom RipleyRipley hides Dickie's belongings in the basement.
Tom RipleyRipley flees the building.
Tom RipleyRipley arrives in Venice and meets Peter.
Tom Ripley, Peter Smith-KingsleyRipley and Peter discuss rumors.
Tom Ripley, Peter Smith-KingsleyThe scent you're wearing. I bought it for you, not Dickie. The thing about Dickie. So many things. The day he was late back from Rome - I tried to tell you this - he was with another girl. I'm not talking about Meredith, another girl we met in a bar. He couldn't be faithful for five minutes. So when he makes a promise it doesn't mean what it means when you make a promise. Or I do. He has so many realities, Dickie, and he believes them all. He lies. He lies, that's his... half the time he doesn't even realize.
No. Here is a pattern. Two days ago Freddie Miles is dead - he leaves your apartment and is murdered. Yesterday a little boat is found in San Remo full of rocks, and the owner tells the Police it was stolen on November 7th. We look at hotel records and we see oh! Dickie Greenleaf is staying in San Remo and then our boatman remembers two Americans taking a boat.
Oh I hated New York - that Park Avenue crowd - so I fled to Paris to work on my book, and I was always going to this cafe with Jean-Jacques, and Dickie used to play his saxophone outside and I would see him and he would see me, and he would play My Funny Valentine. It was only later that I realised he only knows about six songs.
Mr Greenleaf also feels there was a silent promise in Dickie's letter to you which he intends to honor. He intends to transfer a good part of Dickie's income from his trust into your name. He doesn't intend to give the Italian police any information about Dickie's past. He's rather hoping you'll feel the same.
I want this job of yours, Tommy. I was just saying - You live in Italy, sleep in Dickie's house, eat Dickie's food, wear his clothes, and his father picks up the tab. If you get bored, let me know, I'll do it!
I know. I'm lost, too. I'm going to be stuck in the basement, aren't I, that's my, that's my - terrible and alone and dark - and I've lied about who I am, and where I am, and so nobody can ever find me.
No, well go if you want to, but don't talk to the Police about my face - they find out he hit me - he's got a temper - he could've hit Freddie. Good luck, Marge. I'll catch up with you later.
My face! There was an argument. I said some things I shouldn't have. About you. About the appalling way he's treating you, all of us. And the next thing I know he's launched himself at me.
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