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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Crime

Director

Wim Wenders

Original Language

DE

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.

Who directed The American Friend?

The American Friend was directed by Wim Wenders.

When was The American Friend released?

The American Friend was released on June 24, 1977.

How long is The American Friend?

The American Friend has a runtime of 2h 5m.

Where can I track The American Friend?

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