<Li> Celia Weston as Aunt Joan </Li> <Li> Ivano Marescotti as Col. Verrechia of the carabinieri </Li> <P> The Guardian reported in 2000 that Leonardo DiCaprio declined the offer to play Ripley before Damon was cast in the role . Apart from the beginning scenes filmed in New York City, the movie was shot entirely on location in Italy . The cliffside resort town of Positano and various villages on the islands of Ischia and Procida, near Naples, were used to represent the fictional town of "Mongibello". The scenes taking place in San Remo were actually filmed in Anzio, a resort - town near Rome . Famous locations included the Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna in Rome, and the Caffè Florian in the Piazza San Marco, Venice . </P> <P> To prepare for the role of Ripley, Damon lost 30 pounds and learned to play the piano . Jude Law gained weight and learned to play the saxophone for his character; he also broke a rib when he fell backward while filming the murder scene in the boat . </P>

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