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The American Friend

7.45

Very Good

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description The American Friend Overview

The American Friend is a 1977 neo-noir directed by Wim Wenders based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel. It depicts Tom Ripley manipulating Jonathan Zimmermann, a dying man, into carrying out an assassination. The film features Zimmermann's inconsistent use of language – German with certain contacts and English when interacting with Ripley.

info The American Friend Specifications

Country	Germany
Year	1977

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What is The American Friend?

The American Friend is a 1977 neo-noir directed by Wim Wenders based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel. It depicts Tom Ripley manipulating Jonathan Zimmermann, a dying man, into carrying out an assassination. The film features Zimmermann's inconsistent use of language – German with certain contacts and English when interacting with Ripley.

How good is The American Friend?

The American Friend scores 7.45/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Crime Movie category.

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