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The American Friend (1977): movie guide
The American Friend (1977) is a Drama, Thriller, Crime running about 125 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 469 votes. Notable cast includes Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1977-06-24
- Runtime: 125 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1977-06-24
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What is The American Friend about?
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.
Cast highlights
The American Friend features Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain, Nicholas Ray, Samuel Fuller. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1977-06-24. Runtime: 125 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (469 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime. Original language: de. Status: Released.
Discover The American Friend on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The American Friend?
- The American Friend is listed as Drama, Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is The American Friend?
- The American Friend runs about 125 minutes.
- Who stars in The American Friend?
- Cast highlights include Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain, Nicholas Ray, Samuel Fuller.
- Does Cinema Box stream The American Friend?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The American Friend?
- Open the The American Friend page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
