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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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- Where can I watch The American Friend online?
- You can stream The American Friend on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The American Friend come out?
- The American Friend was released in 1977.
- What genre is The American Friend?
- The American Friend is a drama, thriller, and crime film.
- How long is The American Friend?
- The American Friend runs about 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- Who stars in The American Friend?
- The American Friend stars Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, and Gérard Blain.
- How is The American Friend rated?
- The American Friend currently scores 7.1 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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