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The American Friend

CrimeDramaMysteryNot Rated

Duration

2h 05m

Release

24 Jun 1977

Country

Germany

Language

German

Overview

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.

Plot

Tom Ripley, who deals in forged art, suggests a picture framer he knows would make a good hit man.

Cast

Dennis HopperBruno GanzLisa Kreuzer

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10Rotten Tomatoes: 88%Metacritic: 79/100

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Director

Wim Wenders

Writers

Patricia HighsmithWim Wenders

Awards

6 wins & 3 nominations total

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