The American Friend
Original title: Der amerikanische Freund
7.1/ 10IMDb7.4443
19772h 5m
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Writers
- Wim Wenders, Patricia Highsmith
- Producers
- Renée Gundelach, Joachim von Mengershausen, Wim Wenders
- Production
- Road Movies, Wim Wenders Productions, Les Films du Losange, WDR, Moli Films
Frequently asked questions
What is The American Friend rated?
The American Friend has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 443 votes.
Who directed The American Friend?
The American Friend was directed by Wim Wenders.
When was The American Friend released?
The American Friend was released in 1977.
