The American Friend

Name: The American Friend
Released: 1977-06-24
Rating: 7.089

7.1/10 (457)

·1977· 125 min

Director: Wim Wenders

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.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

Dennis Hopper

Tom Ripley

Bruno Ganz

Jonathan Zimmermann

Lisa Kreuzer

Marianne Zimmermann

Gérard Blain

Raoul Minot

Nicholas Ray

Andrew Pogash Derwatt

Samuel Fuller

The American

Peter Lilienthal

Marcangelo

Daniel Schmid

Samuel Igraham

Sandy Whitelaw

Doctor in Paris

Jean Eustache

Friendly Man

Lou Castel

Rodolphe

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Andreas Dedecke

Daniel Zimmermann

In brief

The American Friend (1977) is a drama, thriller, crime film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 457 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 5min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The American Friend online?

The American Friend is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The American Friend?

The American Friend runs 125 minutes (2h 5min).

What rating does The American Friend have?

The American Friend has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 457 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The American Friend from?

The American Friend was released in 1977.