Tom Ripley, a wealthy American living in Hamburg, Germany, is embroiled in an artwork forgery scheme to drive up auction prices. At an auction, he meets Jonathan Zimmermann, a dying picture framer who refuses to shake Ripley’s hand.
Raoul Minot, a French criminal, asks Ripley to murder an American gangster. Instead, Ripley suggests using Zimmermann for the job to settle a score. Zimmermann, manipulated into believing he has little time left, agrees to the plan.
As Zimmermann becomes entangled in crime, his marriage suffers, and his wife leaves with their son. Minot suspects Ripley’s involvement and confronts Zimmermann about their criminal activities.
Ripley and Zimmermann must confront the consequences of their actions when assassins come for them. In a dramatic confrontation, they eliminate their enemies but face a critical decision that alters their fates.
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