The American Friend
Der amerikanische Freund
1977 · 2h 5m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · France, Germany · Rated 16 (DE)
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.
Written & directed by
Wim WendersBased on the novel by
Patricia Highsmith6.9Smart score
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art auctionart dealerbased on novel or bookblood diseasedying and deathdying man commits crimeexploding carfriendshiphamburg, germanyhitmanhusband wife relationshipleukemiamafiamale friendshipmunich, germanymurdernew york cityparis, francetape recorderterminal illnesswest germany
Rating16 (DE)
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