The American Friend

The American Friend

Der amerikanische Freund

7.1 /10 432 votes
June 24, 1977 2h 5m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Wim Wenders
Writers Patricia Highsmith, Wim Wenders
Studio Road Movies
Rating 7.1/10
Language DE

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Cast & Crew

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Tom Ripley

Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz

Jonathan Zimmermann

Lisa Kreuzer

Lisa Kreuzer

Marianne Zimmermann

Gérard Blain

Gérard Blain

Raoul Minot

Nicholas Ray

Nicholas Ray

Derwatt

Samuel Fuller

Samuel Fuller

The American

Peter Lilienthal

Peter Lilienthal

Marcangelo

Daniel Schmid

Daniel Schmid

Igraham

Sandy Whitelaw

Sandy Whitelaw

Doctor in Paris

Jean Eustache

Jean Eustache

Friendly Man

Lou Castel

Lou Castel

Rodolphe

Andreas Dedecke

Daniel Zimmermann

Frequently Asked Questions

The American Friend was released on June 24, 1977.

The runtime of The American Friend is 2h 5m.

The American Friend is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie.

The American Friend has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

The American Friend is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The American Friend was directed by Wim Wenders.

The main cast of The American Friend includes Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer.

The American Friend is originally in German.