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1977125 minDrama, Thriller, Crime

The American Friend

Is The American Friend a Hit or Flop?

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Is The American Friend worth watching? With a rating of 7.062/10, this Drama, Thriller, Crime film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The American Friend 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.

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Top Cast

Dennis Hopper
Dennis HopperTom Ripley
Bruno Ganz
Bruno GanzJonathan Zimmermann
Lisa Kreuzer
Lisa KreuzerMarianne Zimmermann
Gérard Blain
Gérard BlainRaoul Minot
Nicholas Ray
Nicholas RayDerwatt
Samuel Fuller
Samuel FullerThe American
Peter Lilienthal
Peter LilienthalMarcangelo
Daniel Schmid
Daniel SchmidIgraham
Sandy Whitelaw
Sandy WhitelawDoctor in Paris
Jean Eustache
Jean EustacheFriendly Man

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Is The American Friend worth watching?

Yes, The American Friend is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.062/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Drama, Thriller, Crime movies.

Is The American Friend hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.062/10), The American Friend is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is The American Friend?

The American Friend is a Drama, Thriller, Crime movie that 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 ga...

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