For 10 points, what Patricia Highsmith character was titularly described in that movie as being "talented?"
Actors who have portrayed this man, who went "Underwater" in 1991, include Alain Delon, Dennis Hopper and Barry Pepper.  In 1980, Frank was "The Boy Who Followed" him and in 2002 John Malkovich played him in a film about his "Game."  However, he is best known from the 1999 film starring Matt Damon as this murderer.  For 10 points, what Patricia Highsmith character was titularly described in that movie as being "talented?"
Actors who have portrayed this man, who went "Underwater" in 1991, include Alain Delon, Dennis Hopper and Barry Pepper.  
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