Purple Noon (1960) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / Thriller · Directed by René Clément · Starring Alain Delon, Marie Laforêt
Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.
Where was Purple Noon filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Tom Ripley arrives in Rome and explores the city streets. The famous Roman avenue establishes Ripley's arrival and introduces the Italian setting where much of the psychological drama unfolds
- Venice, Italy, Venice – Ripley and Dickie navigate the canals and explore the city. Venice's romantic waterways and iconic squares provide the atmospheric setting for Ripley's obsession with Dickie to develop
- Mongibello, Italy, Ischia – Ripley stays at Dickie's villa and the pivotal murder takes place. The idyllic Italian island serves as the primary location where Ripley's fatal attraction to Dickie culminates in murder and deception
- Naples, Italy, Naples – Ripley travels between locations and conducts his deception. The bustling port city provides key locations for Ripley's elaborate schemes and false identities as he attempts to escape discovery
- Palermo, Italy, Palermo – Ripley moves through the city during his flight from justice. Sicily's capital serves as a location in Ripley's desperate travels as he adopts false identities and attempts to evade capture