THE AMERICAN FRIEND (1977)
A film by Wim Wenders
In THE AMERICAN FRIEND, acclaimed director Wim Wenders
transforms Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley’s Game into a gripping
European noir.
Professional frame maker Jonathan (Bruno Ganz) has been
diagnosed with a terminal blood disease. A chance encounter with
the enigmatic Tom Ripley (Dennis Hopper) offers him a way to
ensure a stable future for his family. But as Jonathan embarks on
his new and dangerous role, Tom questions his motives for
involving his new friend.
Superbly shot by Robbie Müller, Wim Wenders draws on his love
of American cinema and pays homage to the B-movie and Film Noir
tradition. The result is one of his finest films.
“elaborate and brilliant”
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
“outstanding…Ganz gives a wholly remarkable performance… a
thriller and a
half”
THE GUARDIAN
“a really extraordinary performance by Ganz…
stunning”
THE SUNDAY TIMES
“fascinating… extremely powerful… perfect Hitchcockian set-pieces…
Bruno Ganz is excellent” 4 STARS
EMPIRE
“Superb”
TIME OUT
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Bonus Features:
• Feature-length commentary with director Wim Wenders and Dennis Hopper
• Deleted scenes (with optional commentary)
• Original German trailer
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 121 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 anamorphic
Audio: Dolby Stereo and optional 5.1
Country: Germany
Language: German and English with optional English subtitles
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM573
Barcode: 5060126870234