Full awards and nominations of The American Friend
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Thriller. Drama
Jonathan Zimmermann, a picture framer in Hamburg is diagnosed as having leu leukemia. Ripley, an American art dealer dealing in forgeries, uses this fact to arrange for a mob associate of his to recruit Zimmermann as a hit man. Zimmermann agrees to this because this would ensure his family's financial future. Zimmermann descends into a nightmare world of deceit and double dealing. The narrative acts as a metaphor for the relationship ... [+]
- 3th Cesar Awards (French Academy) (1978) - Films from 1977
- Cannes Film Festival 1977
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NSFC - National Society of Film Critics Awards 1977
- nom. Best Cinematography (Robby Müller)
- NBR (National Board of Review) - Awards for 1977
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German Film Awards 1978 - Films 1977
- winner 1st Runner Up
- winner Best Director (Wim Wenders)
- winner Best Editing (Peter Przygodda)