Der amerikanische Freund (1977)

Bruno Ganz: Jonathan Zimmermann

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Quotes 

• 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.

• 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?

• 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.

• Tom Ripley : I would like to be your friend. But friendship isn't possible.

  Jonathan Zimmermann : That makes me feel very comfortable.

• 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?

• Jonathan Zimmermann : [singing]  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.