Modern Languages Film Series, Film 2: The American Friend

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Der amerikanische Freund [The American Friend] (Germany, Wim Wenders, 1977). A man who believes he is terminally ill teams up with a ruthless American gangster (Dennis Hopper) in the hope of leaving a legacy for his family. Since he is dying anyway, he feels he has nothing left to lose. An adaptation of the “doppelganger” thriller Ripley’s Game by Patricia Highsmith. (In German with English subtitles)

Room or Area: 
D634 and C610

Free and open to the public


Contact:

Beth Gerwin | beth.gerwin@uleth.ca | (403) 332-4572