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7.1455 votes1977NR2h 5mDramaThrillerCrimeIMDb

Synopsis

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

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Dennis Hopper
Tom Ripley
Bruno Ganz
Jonathan Zimmermann
Lisa Kreuzer
Marianne Zimmermann
Gérard Blain
Raoul Minot
Nicholas Ray
Derwatt
Samuel Fuller
The American
Peter Lilienthal
Marcangelo
Daniel Schmid
Igraham
Sandy Whitelaw
Doctor in Paris
Jean Eustache
Friendly Man
Lou Castel
Rodolphe
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Andreas Dedecke
Daniel Zimmermann
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David Blue
Allan Winter
Rudolf Schündler
Gantner
Gerty Molzen
Old Lady
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Heinz Joachim Klein
Dr. Gabriel
Satya De La Manitou
Angie
Axel Schiessler
Lippo
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Adolf Hansen
Conductor
Rosemarie Heinikel
Mona

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FAQ

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Is The American Friend available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

What year was The American Friend released?

The American Friend was released in 1977.

How long is The American Friend?

The American Friend has a runtime of 2h 5m.

What genre is The American Friend?

The American Friend is classified as Drama, Thriller, Crime.

What is the age rating for The American Friend?

The American Friend is rated NR.