How long is The American Friend?

The American Friend is 2 hr 7 min long.

Who is Tom Ripley in The American Friend?

Dennis Hopper plays Tom Ripley in the film.

What is The American Friend about?

American expatriate Tom (Dennis Hopper) treats Hamburg, Germany, like it's the Wild West and makes a living by hawking art forgeries, but decides to take part in a murder plot for extra cash. All Tom has to do to earn his share is find a potential assassin who won't do any talking, and he has the perfect man: Jonathan (Bruno Ganz), a dying cancer patient desperate to leave his family an inheritance. Jonathan begrudgingly accepts, but he's no gunman, and the scheme quickly goes sour.

The American Friend

Name: The American Friend
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Duration: 127
Rating: 80

NR 2 hr 7 min

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How long is The American Friend?: The American Friend is 2 hr 7 min long.

Who directed The American Friend?: Wim Wenders

Who is Tom Ripley in The American Friend?: Dennis Hopper plays Tom Ripley in the film.

What is The American Friend about?: American expatriate Tom (Dennis Hopper) treats Hamburg, Germany, like it's the Wild West and makes a living by hawking art forgeries, but decides to take part in a murder plot for extra cash. All Tom has to do to earn his share is find a potential assassin who won't do any talking, and he has the perfect man: Jonathan (Bruno Ganz), a dying cancer patient desperate to leave his family an inheritance. Jonathan begrudgingly accepts, but he's no gunman, and the scheme quickly goes sour.