Memorable quotes for
The American Friend (1977) More at IMDbPro »Der amerikanische Freund (original title)

[first lines]
Derwatt: Who is it?
Tom Ripley: It's Ripley.
Derwatt: The door is open.
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[last lines]
Tom Ripley: We made it anyway, Jonathan. Be careful.
Tom Ripley: [singing] Pity the poor immigrant... whose...
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Jonathan Zimmermann: Why did you spread this rumor that I am with one foot in the grave?
Tom Ripley: Remember that day we were introduced at the auction? You said, "I've heard of you." You said that in a very nasty way.
Jonathan Zimmermann: That was all?
Tom Ripley: Isn't that enough?
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Derwatt: What's wrong with you?
Tom Ripley: I'm confused.
Derwatt: Don't try to be a nice guy.
Tom Ripley: I want to go home.
Derwatt: Let me love you for your money.
Tom Ripley: I'm confused!
Derwatt: Close the doors, they'll come in through the windows... A little older, a little more confused.
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Tom Ripley: It's December 6th, 1976. There's nothing to fear but fear itself. I know less and less about who I am, or who anybody else is.
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Derwatt: Do you wear that hat in Hamburg?
Tom Ripley: What's wrong with a cowboy in Hamburg?
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Tom Ripley: Even this river - this river reminds me of another river.
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Tom Ripley: I like this room. It's got a good feel to it. It's quiet and peaceful. Just like you. I envy you. The smell of paint and wood. Must be good to work here. Then when you finish something, you can see what you've done.
Jonathan Zimmermann: It's not that easy. Not that safe and easy. What do you make?
Tom Ripley: I make money. And I travel a lot. I'm bringing the Beatles back to Hamburg.
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Derwatt: I think you're not a very serious man.
Tom Ripley: [Hands Derwatt a wad of cash] I think this is serious. I sold one painting, I'm ready to sell another one.
Derwatt: How much?
Tom Ripley: That's $2,000 for you. I told you I've got a good eye.
Derwatt: Take care of it. A new one's hard to find.
Tom Ripley: Don't you think I know that?
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Tom Ripley: Listen. I know rock musicians. I know lawyers. I know art dealers, pimps, politicians. But murder? I don't want to be involved. Period.
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Tom Ripley: Gantner told me you were a good craftsman. I admire that. I've always wanted to be able to make something with my hands. But, well, some people have it and some people don't.
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Jonathan Zimmermann: I don't like people who buy paintings as an investment.
Tom Ripley: Well, you count me out.
Jonathan Zimmermann: No. I count you in.
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Tom Ripley: I would like to be your friend. But friendship isn't possible.
Jonathan Zimmermann: That makes me feel very comfortable.
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