★ 6.0
MOVIE INFORMATION
The American Friend
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.
Release date
1977-06-24
Director
Wim Wenders
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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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The American Friend is a drama, thriller, crime released in 1977. The film currently has a VFresh-listed rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on TMDB user ratings.
The story, performances and overall presentation can be explored through the movie's official trailer and the information provided on this page. The film is directed by Wim Wenders.
With a runtime of 125 minutes, The American Friend offers a full-length movie experience for viewers interested in its drama, thriller, crime style.
Before watching, viewers can check the trailer, release date, cast and movie details above to decide whether the title matches their interests.
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