The American Friend Cast
The cast of The American Friend.
Dennis Hopper
as Tom Ripley

Dennis Hopper portrays Tom Ripley, a mysterious character involved in deceitful schemes.

Bruno Ganz
as Jonathan Zimmermann

Bruno Ganz plays Jonathan Zimmermann, a vulnerable art dealer drawn into a dangerous world.

Lisa Kreuzer
as Marianne Zimmermann

Lisa Kreuzer takes on the role of Marianne Zimmermann, Jonathan's supportive wife.

Gérard Blain
as Raoul Minot

Gérard Blain plays Raoul Minot, a criminal who enlists the help of Ripley.

Nicholas Ray
as Derwatt

Nicholas Ray portrays Derwatt, an artist with a complicated past.

Samuel Fuller
as The American

Samuel Fuller plays The American, a character who adds intrigue to the plot.

Peter Lilienthal
as Marcangelo

Peter Lilienthal takes on the role of Marcangelo, a figure in Ripley's plans.

Daniel Schmid
as Igraham

Daniel Schmid portrays Igraham, contributing to the film's complex narrative.

Sandy Whitelaw
as Doctor in Paris

Sandy Whitelaw plays the Doctor in Paris, a minor character in the story.

Jean Eustache
as Friendly Man

Jean Eustache takes on the role of the Friendly Man, adding depth to the film's interactions.

Lou Castel
as Rodolphe

Lou Castel portrays Rodolphe, a character who interacts with the main storyline.

Andreas Dedecke
as Daniel Zimmermann

Andreas Dedecke plays Daniel Zimmermann, Jonathan's son, who is affected by the events of the film.

David Blue
as Allan Winter
Rudolf Schündler
as Gantner
Gerty Molzen
as Old Lady
Heinz Joachim Klein
as Dr. Gabriel
Satya De La Manitou
as Angie
Axel Schiessler
as Lippo
Adolf Hansen
as Conductor
Rosemarie Heinikel
as Mona
Stefan Lennert
as Auctioneer
Heinrich Marmann
as Man on the Train
Enzo Robutti
as Falling Man (uncredited)
Wim Wenders
as Figure Wrapped in Plaster Bandages in Ambulance (uncredited)
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