The American Friend
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Der amerikanische Freund
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
- Release Date: 1977-06-24
- Runtime: 125 minutes
- Rating: 7.063/10 (416 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Road Movies, Wim Wenders Productions, Les Films du Losange, WDR, Moli Films, Filmverlag der Autoren
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.7233
- Languages: German, English, French
Cast & Crew
Dennis Hopper
as Tom Ripley
Bruno Ganz
as Jonathan Zimmermann
Lisa Kreuzer
as Marianne Zimmermann
Gérard Blain
as Raoul Minot
Nicholas Ray
as Derwatt
Samuel Fuller
as The American
Peter Lilienthal
as Marcangelo
Daniel Schmid
as Igraham
Sandy Whitelaw
as Doctor in Paris
Jean Eustache
as Friendly Man
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
The American Friend (1977) Original Trailer [HD]
Wim Wenders on Dennis Hopper and THE AMERICAN FRIEND
AFS PRESENTS: THE AMERICAN FRIEND
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The American Friend?▼
The American Friend is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1977-06-24.
Who are the main actors in The American Friend?▼
The main cast includes Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain, Nicholas Ray, .
Where can I watch The American Friend online?▼
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Is The American Friend based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of The American Friend?▼
The American Friend has an IMDb rating of 7.063/10 based on 416 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The American Friend?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The American Friend?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Road Movies, Wim Wenders Productions, Les Films du Losange, WDR, Moli Films, Filmverlag der Autoren. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The American Friend filmed?▼
The American Friend was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The American Friend?▼
The total runtime of The American Friend is 125 minutes.
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