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The American Friend

NR19772h 5mWim Wenders
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 79

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Tom Ripley, an American who deals in forged art, is slighted at an auction in Hamburg by picture framer Jonathan Zimmerman. When Ripley is asked by gangster Raoul Minot to kill a rival, he suggests Zimmerman, and the two, exploiting Zimmerman's terminal illness, coerce him into being a hitman.

DramaThrillerCrime
Dying And DeathNew York CityFriendshipHusband Wife RelationshipParis, FranceBased On Novel Or BookHitmanMunich, GermanyMale FriendshipTerminal Illness

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What is The American Friend (1977) about?

Tom Ripley, an American who deals in forged art, is slighted at an auction in Hamburg by picture framer Jonathan Zimmerman. When Ripley is asked by gangster Raoul Minot to kill a rival, he suggests Zimmerman, and the two, exploiting Zimmerman's terminal illness, coerce him into being a hitman.

Who stars in The American Friend?

The American Friend stars Dennis Hopper (Tom Ripley), Bruno Ganz (Jonathan Zimmermann), Lisa Kreuzer (Marianne Zimmermann), Gérard Blain (Raoul Minot), Nicholas Ray (Andrew Pogash Derwatt). The film was directed by Wim Wenders.

How long is The American Friend?

The American Friend has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated NR.

Is The American Friend worth watching?

The American Friend holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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