Movie · 1960
Is Purple Noon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Purple Noon is based on the book The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (1955).
The Talented Mr. Ripley is part of the Tom Ripley series series.
The movie was released in 1960.
The book behind Purple Noon
The Talented Mr. Ripley
by Patricia Highsmith · first published 1955 · psychological thriller, thriller, crime fiction
1955 novel by Patricia Highsmith.
Tom Ripley series: books by publication date
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (1955)
- Ripley Under Ground (1970)
- Ripley's Game (1974)
- The Boy Who Followed Ripley (1980)
- Ripley Under Water (1991)
Other adaptations of The Talented Mr. Ripley
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (film, 1999)
- Ripley (TV, 2024)
Common questions
Is Purple Noon based on a book?
Yes. Purple Noon is based on the book The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (1955).
Who wrote the book Purple Noon is based on?
The Talented Mr. Ripley was written by Patricia Highsmith and first published in 1955.
Is The Talented Mr. Ripley part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Tom Ripley series series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Talented Mr. Ripley before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's books
- Strangers on a Train (film, 1951)
- Deep Water (film, 2022)
- The Two Faces of January (film, 2014)
- The Glass Cell (film, 1978)
- Eaux profondes (film, 1981)