The American Friend Movie Quotes
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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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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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
I would like to be your friend. But friendship isn't possible.
Jonathan Zimmermann
That makes me feel very comfortable.
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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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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
You throw a gangster out of a train going 80 miles an hour, then you throw a second one: how much time passes between the two events, if the train doesn't change speed?
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Tom Ripley
Even this river - this river reminds me of another river.
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[last lines]
Tom Ripley
We made it anyway, Jonathan. Be careful.
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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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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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Marianne Zimmermann
I feel so deserted and betrayed. The worst part is you're using your illness to deceive me. Fine! I don't care what you do with your American friend!
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Marianne Zimmermann
97,000 marks. Where'd it come from?
Jonathan Zimmermann
The doctors in Paris and Munich made a bet. A bet on my life, so to speak.
Marianne Zimmermann
Who do you think will win?
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Jonathan Zimmermann
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There is too much on my mind, And there is nothing I can say, There is too much on my mind, And there is nothing I can do.
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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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