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Der amerikanische Freund (1977)
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24 June 1977 (West Germany) morePlot:
Tom Ripley, who deals in forged art, suggests a picture framer he knows would make a good hit man. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
Indie Roundup: 'Bronson,' New Yorker Films, Mickey Rourke's Speech(From Cinematical. 25 February 2009, 6:02 PM, PST)
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Wenders' wonder. Don't overlook this one! moreCast
(Credited cast)| Dennis Hopper | ... | Tom Ripley | |
| Bruno Ganz | ... | Jonathan Zimmermann | |
| Lisa Kreuzer | ... | Marianne Zimmermann | |
| Gérard Blain | ... | Raoul Minot | |
| Nicholas Ray | ... | Derwatt | |
| Samuel Fuller | ... | The American Mobster | |
| Peter Lilienthal | ... | Marcangelo | |
| Daniel Schmid | ... | Ingraham | |
| Jean Eustache | ... | Friendly Man | |
| Rudolf Schündler | ... | Gantner | |
| Sandy Whitelaw | ... | Doctor in Paris | |
| Lou Castel | ... | Rodolphe | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Ismael Alonso | ... | Ignatius | |
| David Blue | ... | Allan Winter | |
| Andreas Dedecke | ... | Daniel | |
| Satya De La Manitou | ... | Angie | |
| Adolf Hansen | ... | Schaffner | |
| Rosemarie Heinikel | ... | Mona | |
| Heinz Joachim Klein | ... | Dr. Gabriel | |
| Stefan Lennert | ... | Auctioneer | |
| Heinrich Marmann | ... | Man on Train | |
| Gerty Molzen | ... | Old Lady | |
| Enzo Robutti | ... | Falling man | |
| Klaus Schichan | |||
| Axel Schiessler | ... | Lippo | |
| Wim Wenders | ... | Figure Wrapped in Plaster Bandages in Ambulance | |
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Australia:M | France:-12 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:18 | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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Patricia Highsmith initially disliked Wim Wenders' film because Ripley's character didn't match her intentions. Only after she saw the film at a regular screening did she admit that Wenders had captured the essence of Ripley. moreSoundtrack:
Too Much on My Mind moreFAQ
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Wim Wenders' movies are really a matter of taste. His detractors find his movies to be painfully slow, drawn out, pretentious affairs. Even I can admit to finding the prospect of sitting through some of his movies (particularly 'Until the End of the World' and 'Faraway, So Close!') almost unbearable. But when Wenders is on form he is hard to beat for mysterious, multi-layered, genuinely haunting movies.
Some people regard 'The American Friend' as a total bore, but I found it to be anything but, and almost equal to his masterpieces 'Paris, Texas' and 'Wings Of Desire'. Sure it is slow, and bound to frustrate those with MTV-type attention spans, but bear with it, and you will be rewarded.
Bruno Ganz is first rate as the picture-framer turned reluctant hitman, and Dennis Hopper, who is often ridiculed for his over the top self parodic "crazy guy" roles, is quietly impressive as the enigmatic, almost poetic Ripley. Compare his performance (and this movie as a whole) with Matt Damon's obvious turn in the more recent 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'. It speaks volumes for how much less subtle and intelligent most contemporary movies have become.