Who directed 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999)?

Who directed 'The Last Emperor' (1987)? In what year was 'The Last Emperor' released? Who directed 'The English Patient' (1996)? In what year was 'The English Patient' released? Who directed 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998)? In what year was 'Shakespeare in Love' released? Who directed 'Chicago' (2002)? In what year was 'Chicago' released?