Der amerikanische Freund

[first lines]

Derwatt:
Who is it?

Tom Ripley:
It's Ripley.

Derwatt:
The door is open.

[last lines]

Tom Ripley:
We made it anyway, Jonathan. Be careful.

Tom Ripley:
[singing] Pity the poor immigrant... whose...

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?

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.

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.

Derwatt:
Do you wear that hat in Hamburg?

Tom Ripley:
What's wrong with a cowboy in Hamburg?

Tom Ripley:
Even this river - this river reminds me of another river.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.