The American Friend (1977)
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Der amerikanische Freund |
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| Release date | Sep 24, 1977 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, based on novel or book, dying and death, husband wife relationship, friendship, murder, paris, france, hitman, male friendship, terminal illness, munich, germany, leukemia |
FAQ
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.
When was The American Friend released?
The American Friend was released on Sep 24, 1977 (status: Released).
Who directed The American Friend?
Wim Wenders directed The American Friend.
What is the TMDB rating of The American Friend?
The American Friend has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 461 votes.