The American Friend
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Template:Infobox Film Der Amerikanische Freund (The American Friend) is a Wim Wenders 1977 film, based loosely on Patricia Highsmith's novel, Ripley's Game. The film is considered to be neo-noir.
It stars Dennis Hopper as Tom Ripley and Bruno Ganz as the hapless art framer who is conned into becoming a murderer.
The film is notable among other things for appearances by directors Nicholas Ray and Sam Fuller. It was remade as Ripley's Game.
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Reaction
David M. Myer writing in A Girl and a Gun: The Complete Guide to Film Noir notes "Though the plot may not make a whole lot of sense the first time around - and the thick European accents of a couple of the major actors doesn't help - The American Friend is worth the effort. Few movies from any era or genere offer such rich characters, realistic human relationships, gripping action sequences, or sly humor." Template:Ref
Featured cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dennis Hopper | Tom Ripley |
| Bruno Ganz | Jonathan Zimmermann |
| Lisa Kreuzer | Marianne Zimmermann |
| Gérard Blain | Raoul Minot |
| Nicholas Ray | Derwatt |
| Samuel Fuller | The American Mobster |