Der Amerikanische Freund

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.

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Wim Wenders - 1977 - Film - Patricia Highsmith - Ripley's Game - Neo-noir

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It stars Dennis Hopper as Tom Ripley and Bruno Ganz as the hapless art framer who is conned into becoming a murderer.

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Dennis Hopper - Tom Ripley - Bruno Ganz

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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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Nicholas Ray - Sam Fuller

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