The American Friend
The American Friend (1977) is a thriller drama, directed by Wim Wenders. It stars Dennis Hopper and Bruno Ganz. It dwells on human resilience in the face of illness. The 125-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What The American Friend Is 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.
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What is The American Friend 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.
Where can I watch The American Friend?
The American Friend is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The American Friend?
The American Friend runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).
When did The American Friend come out?
The American Friend was released in 1977.
Who directed The American Friend?
The American Friend was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in The American Friend?
The American Friend stars Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain.
What is The American Friend's rating?
The American Friend holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.
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