Review of The American Friend (1977) by Gary Arnold for Washington Post — 29 Aug 1992
An absorbing but rarefied, introspective variation on traditional thriller motifs, it's probably not the synthesis between the personal and traditional that Wenders needs but it's a fascinating compulsively watchable experiment.
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This review of The American Friend (1977) was written by Gary Arnold and published by Washington Post on 29 Aug 1992.
The American Friend has generally received positive reviews.
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