Ripley's Game - A Thriller Masterpiece from Europe and America

Author: Patricia Highsmith (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: A thrilling suspense novel, a bestseller in Europe and America! It tells the story of how money drives ordinary people to commit crimes. This novel is a unique gem in the "Ripley series." The film adaptation, produced jointly by Italy, the UK, and the USA, has gained international acclaim. Renowned Italian director Lilianna Cavani took on the roles of screenwriter and director, with Hollywood's talented actor John Malkovich playing the lead. It's a suspenseful thriller about how money makes ordinary people commit crimes. Dashing Ripley lives in a country villa with his beautiful wife. His old friend asks him to find a hitman, and Ripley recommends Jonathan, a picture framer he had clashed with unintentionally. Tempted by money, Jonathan, who suffers from leukemia and faces death, transforms from an ordinary man into a ruthless killer. He wants to give up his criminal life, but this brings him into the crosshairs of the mafia. Ripley and Jonathan engage in a gun battle with the killers. Jonathan is shot and killed, Ripley survives, and he is left speechless and filled with guilt when facing Jonathan's wife and children.
In the "Ripley series," The Game is a unique gem. The film adaptation, produced jointly by Italy, the UK, and the USA, has gained international acclaim. Renowned Italian director Lilianna Cavani took on the roles of screenwriter and director, with Hollywood's talented actor John Malkovich playing the lead. It's a suspenseful thriller about how money makes ordinary people commit crimes. This novel is a unique gem in the "Ripley series," and the film adaptation, produced jointly by Italy, the UK, and the USA, has gained international acclaim. Renowned Italian director Lilianna Cavani took on the roles of screenwriter and director, with Hollywood's talented actor John Malkovich playing the lead.