The American Friend (1977) — Perfery

(1977)Directed by Wim Wenders125 minDrama, Thriller, Crime

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.

Dennis Hopperas Tom Ripley

Bruno Ganzas Jonathan Zimmermann

Lisa Kreuzeras Marianne Zimmermann

Gérard Blainas Raoul Minot

Nicholas Rayas Derwatt

Samuel Fulleras The American

Peter Lilienthalas Marcangelo

Daniel Schmidas Igraham

Sandy Whitelawas Doctor in Paris

Jean Eustacheas Friendly Man

Lou Castelas Rodolphe

Andreas Dedeckeas Daniel Zimmermann

David Blueas Allan Winter

Rudolf Schündleras Gantner

Gerty Molzenas Old Lady

Heinz Joachim Kleinas Dr. Gabriel

Satya De La Manitouas Angie

Axel Schiessleras Lippo

Adolf Hansenas Conductor

Rosemarie Heinikelas Mona

Stefan Lennertas Auctioneer

Heinrich Marmannas Man on the Train

Enzo Robuttias Falling Man (uncredited)

Wim Wendersas Figure Wrapped in Plaster Bandages in Ambulance (uncredited)