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The American Friend
The American Friend

The American Friend

1977·2h 5m·Drama, Thriller, Crime
7.1461 ratings

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.

Cast

  • Dennis HopperDennis HopperTom Ripley
  • Bruno GanzBruno GanzJonathan Zimmermann
  • Lisa KreuzerLisa KreuzerMarianne Zimmermann
  • Gérard BlainGérard BlainRaoul Minot
  • Nicholas RayNicholas RayAndrew Pogash Derwatt
  • Samuel FullerSamuel FullerThe American
  • Peter LilienthalPeter LilienthalMarcangelo
  • Daniel SchmidDaniel SchmidSamuel Igraham
  • Sandy WhitelawSandy WhitelawDoctor in Paris
  • Jean EustacheJean EustacheFriendly Man
  • Lou CastelLou CastelRodolphe
  • Andreas DedeckeAndreas DedeckeDaniel Zimmermann
  • David BlueDavid BlueAllan Winter
  • Rudolf SchündlerRudolf SchündlerGantner
  • Gerty MolzenGerty MolzenOld Lady

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