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The American Friend (1977)

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1977 · 125 min · Drama · Thriller · Crime

The American Friend (1977) is a drama and thriller film with a runtime of 125 minutes. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.4 from 22K votes, alongside a TMDB score of 7.1. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how The American Friend scores across every source.

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Overview

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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Is The American Friend (1977) worth watching?

The American Friend holds an IMDb rating of 7.4 from 22K votes, so it's generally well received. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community scores above to decide.

What is The American Friend's IMDb rating?

The American Friend (1977) has an IMDb rating of 7.4 based on 22K votes.

How long is The American Friend?

The American Friend runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When was The American Friend released?

The American Friend was released in 1977.

What genre is The American Friend?

The American Friend is a drama, thriller, crime film.