The American Friend (1977)
Original title: Der amerikanische Freund
The American Friend is a 1977 German-language drama movie directed by Wim Wenders, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz and Lisa Kreuzer.
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.
Quick answers
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 24 June 1977.
How long is The American Friend?
The American Friend runs 2h 5m.
Who made The American Friend?
The American Friend was directed by Wim Wenders.
Where can I watch The American Friend?
The American Friend is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The American Friend
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Dennis Hopper as Tom Ripley
- Bruno Ganz as Jonathan Zimmermann
- Lisa Kreuzer as Marianne Zimmermann
- Gérard Blain as Raoul Minot
- Nicholas Ray as Derwatt
- Samuel Fuller as The American
- Peter Lilienthal as Marcangelo
- Daniel Schmid as Igraham
- Sandy Whitelaw as Doctor in Paris
- Jean Eustache as Friendly Man
- Lou Castel as Rodolphe
- Andreas Dedecke as Daniel Zimmermann