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The Talented Mr. Ripley

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Poster for the movie "The Talented Mr. Ripley"

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

R 139 min - Thriller, Crime, Drama - 25 December 1999
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Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.

Director:  Anthony Minghella
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Only You

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Only You (1994)

115 min - Romance, Comedy - 17 September 1994
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A childhood incident has convinced Faith Corvatch that her true love is a guy named "Damon Bradley," but she has yet to meet him. Preparing to settle down and marry a foot doctor, Faith impulsively flies to Venice when it seems that she may be able to finally encounter the man of her dreams. Instead, she meets the charming Peter Wright. But can they fall in love if she still believes that she is intended to be with someone else?

Director:  Norman Jewison
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Lion of the Desert

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Lion of the Desert (1981)

173 min - Action, History, War - 17 April 1981
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This movie tells the story of Omar Mukhtar, an Arab Muslim rebel who fought against the Italian conquest of Libya in WWII. It gives western viewers a glimpse into this little-known region and chapter of history, and exposes the savage means by which the conquering army attempted to subdue the natives.

Director:  Moustapha Akkad
Writers:  H.A.L. Craig, David Butler
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