Purple Noon (“Plein Soleil”): Movies Almost Banned due to Gay Text or Subtext

Starring Alain Delon at his most beautiful, Plein Soleil was adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s famous book, The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Who's in it : Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforêt, and Billy Kearns CCFC

Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforêt, and Billy Kearns CCFC

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This seductive French film, directed by Rene Clement in 1960, is far superior to the 1999 version, directed by Anthony Minghella, with Jude Law and Matt Damon (the latter miscast).

Purple Noon (“Plein Soleil”): Movies Almost Banned due to Gay Text or Subtext

Here’s the trailer:

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