Synopsis

Overwhelmed by the temptation of wealth, Tom Ripley murders his affluent friend Philippe to take over his fortune and win over his lover, Marge. However, his evil deeds are eventually uncovered. Full of suspense, *Plein Soleil* is one of René Clément’s most iconic works and catapulted Alain Delon to international fame. Nino Rota’s haunting score remains one of the most beloved in film history. Marie Laforêt also leaves an impression as the alluring singer, Marge.

Director

René Clément

Born in 1913 and passing away in 1996, René Clément was a leading figure in French cinema. Originally trained in architecture, he began his career in documentary filmmaking. He rose to international fame with *The Battle of the Rails* (1945), which depicted the French Resistance during World War II and won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. He went on to create masterpieces like *Forbidden Games* (1951) and *Gervaise* (1956). The success of his 1960 thriller *Plein Soleil* led him to focus more on crime dramas in later years.