Patricia Highsmith
American novelist and short story writer (1921–1995)
Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist and short story writer widely known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories in a career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations. Her writing was influenced by existentialist literature and questioned notions of identity and popular morality. She was dubbed "the poet of apprehension" by novelist Graham Greene.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1977) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The American friend | New Yorker | 127 mi | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1977 | The American friend. | Wim Wenders | 121 min | 16mm | Color | sound |