Tom Ripley and an art forger have a lucrative partnership, with Tom selling the forger's creations. However, a new associate proposes a riskier venture: murder. Tom suggests using a local picture framer, who is rumored to be terminally ill, as a hitman. The craftsman, desperate to provide for his family, agrees to commit the crime, but ultimately requires Tom's help to complete the task.
The American Friend
Tom Ripley, an expert in forged art, recommends a picture framer he knows as a potential hitman.