I pity the poor immigrant
Whose strength is spent in vain
Whose heaven is like ironsides
Whose tears are like rain
Who eats, but is not satisfied
Who hears, but does not see
Who falls in love with wealth itself
And turns his back on me
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"The American Friend" was the second Tom Ripley novel by Patricia Highsmith to be brought to the screen. First was "Purple Noon" (from "The Talented Mr. Ripley"). This film is from "Ripley's Game." It was adapted again as the great 2002 film starring John Malkovich.
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Gorgeous cinematography by the great Robby Müller.
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The Dennis Hopper one, #TheAmericanFriend, is an adaptation of a later novel, RIPLEY'S GAME
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