Patricia Highsmith

Born: 1921-01-19

Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations.


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Loving Highsmith

as Self - Writer (archive footage)
Released: 2022-04-07

The story of the life, loves and work of US writer Patricia Highsmith (1921-95), told through...

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Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders

as Self
Released: 1990-04-25

Though very polite and British, this feature-length documentary about German filmmaker Wim...

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