West Germany / France,
1977, 127 min
Directed by:
Wim WendersScreenplay:
Wim WendersCinematography:
Robby MüllerComposer:
Jürgen KnieperCast:
Dennis Hopper, Bruno Ganz, Lisa Kreuzer, Gérard Blain, Nicholas Ray, Samuel Fuller, Jean Eustache, Lou Castel, Peter Lilienthal, Wim Wenders, Enzo Robutti (more)Plots(1)
Bruno Ganz plays Jonathan Zimmermann, a picture framer with a terminal medical condition. Through a series of encounters and machinations, he accepts money to kill a criminal in order to support his family after his death. He is aided by Tom Ripley (Dennis Hopper), an art forger. Unbeknown to Jonathan, Ripley is behind all the plans. However, the criminal and borderline sociopath's feelings towards Jonathan eventually change and he feels a responsibility to take care of his new friend. (Curzon Film World)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
César Awards
- 1978 - Best Foreign Film
German Film Awards
- 1978 - Wim Wenders (Next Best Feature Film)
- 1978 - Wim Wenders (Best Director)
- 1978 - Peter Przygodda (Best Editing)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1977 - Wim Wenders (Golden Palm - Official Competition)