Review of The American Friend (1977) by Jordan Cronk for Slant Magazine — 15 Jun 1985
From its engagement with genre tropes (particularly film noir), to its tangibly grimy urban backdrops, to its archetypal hero/villain dramatic dichotomy, there’s no mistaking the film’s American influence.
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This review of The American Friend (1977) was written by Jordan Cronk and published by Slant Magazine on 15 Jun 1985.
The American Friend has generally received positive reviews.
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