The American Friend

Engelske undersættelser The American Friend (1977)

Drama Thriller Crime
7.1 / 10

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.

Runtime 125 min
Language DE
Country France, Germany
Director Wim Wenders
Handling

En intens kriminalfilm med uventede drejninger og spænding.

16 English subtitles available
Release Source Downloads Flags Download
German speaking parts only opensubtitles 3,309 .SRT
full subs (for all that is being spoken in the movie) opensubtitles 4,389 .SRT
The.American.Friend.1977.REMASTERED.1080p.BluRay.H264.AAC-RARBG opensubtitles 2,805 .SRT
The.American.Friend.1977.REMASTERED.1080p.BluRay.H264.AAC-RARBG opensubtitles 2,805 .SRT
Amerikanische Freund, Der (1977) opensubtitles 907 .SRT
Amerikanische Freund, Der (1977) opensubtitles 907 .SRT
The.American.Friend.1977.REMASTERED.1080p.BluRay.H264.AAC-RARBG opensubtitles 864 CC .SRT
The.American.Friend.1977.REMASTERED.1080p.BluRay.H264.AAC-RARBG opensubtitles 864 CC .SRT
The.American.Friend.1977.1080p.BluRay.AC3.DD2.0.H264-CONTRiBUTION opensubtitles 200 .SRT
Amerikanische Freund, Der opensubtitles 5,568 .SRT
The American Friend (1977) {imdb-tt0075675} ENGLISH ONLY.en opensubtitles 324 .SRT
The American Friend 1977 BRRip AC3-PLAYNOW opensubtitles 1,793 .SRT
Der Amerikanishe Freund opensubtitles 2,389 .SRT
The American Friend opensubtitles 1,508 .SRT
The.American.Friend.1977.REMASTERED.1080p.BluRay.x264-SADPANDA opensubtitles 1,455 .SRT
Der.amerikanische.Freund.1977.AKA.The.American.Friend.1080p.Blu-ray.DDP5.1.x264-SoLaR opensubtitles 203 .SRT

The American Friend — Cast & Crew

Directed by: Wim Wenders

Dennis Hopper Tom Ripley
Bruno Ganz Jonathan Zimmermann
Lisa Kreuzer Marianne Zimmermann
Gérard Blain Raoul Minot
Nicholas Ray Derwatt
Samuel Fuller The American
Peter Lilienthal Marcangelo
Daniel Schmid Igraham
Sandy Whitelaw Doctor in Paris
Jean Eustache Friendly Man

Languages Spoken in The American Friend (1977)

The American Friend features dialogue in German, English, French. With multiple languages spoken throughout the movie, having reliable English subtitles ensures you can follow every scene regardless of the language being spoken on screen. Multi-language movies often switch between languages without warning, making subtitles essential for a complete viewing experience.

Download English Subtitles for The American Friend (1977)

This page lists all available English subtitle files for the movie The American Friend (1977) in .SRT format. We currently have 16 subtitle versions sourced from opensubtitles. Each version corresponds to a different video release, so you can find the subtitle that synchronises perfectly with your file.

The most popular subtitle for The American Friend has been downloaded 5,568 times, which is a strong indicator of quality and timing accuracy.

Some versions include closed captions (CC) that describe sound effects, music cues, and speaker identification — ideal for hearing-impaired viewers or anyone who wants the fullest experience.

About The American Friend (1977)

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.

  • Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • Release year: 1977
  • TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10
  • Type: Movie
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Director: Wim Wenders
  • Spoken languages: German, English, French
  • Country: France, Germany
  • IMDB ID: tt0075675

The American Friend is a drama movie released in 1977. Having accurate English subtitles is especially important for drama titles, where fast-paced dialogue and intense scenes can make spoken lines difficult to catch.

Trivia & Fun Facts about The American Friend (1977)

  • Produced by Road Movies</strong>, <strong>Wim Wenders Productions</strong>, <strong>Les Films du Losange.
  • The movie features dialogue in 3 different languages: German, English, French.
  • The original language of The American Friend is German, not English.
  • The American Friend is an international co-production involving 2 countries: France, Germany.
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  3. Rename the subtitle file – Rename the downloaded .SRT file so it has the exact same name as your video file (e.g. the-american-friend.srt).
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Frequently Asked Questions about The American Friend (1977) Subtitles

Where can I download English subtitles for The American Friend?

You can download free English subtitles for The American Friend (1977) right here on engelskeundersaettelser.com. We have 16 subtitle versions available from sources like opensubtitles. Simply choose the version that matches your video release and click the download button.

Are the The American Friend subtitles free to download?

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Which The American Friend subtitle file should I choose?

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The The American Friend subtitles are out of sync with my video. How do I fix it?

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  • Download a different subtitle version from the table above that matches your specific release
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Are there closed captions (CC) for The American Friend?

Yes. Some of the subtitle versions for The American Friend (1977) include closed captions, marked with the CC tag in the table. These subtitles contain additional descriptions of sound effects, background music, and speaker identification.

Can I use these subtitles on my smart TV?

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What is the .SRT subtitle format?

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