The American

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Genre :

Thriller, Suspense

Release Date :

September 01, 2010

Studio :

Focus Features

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

Anton Corbijn

Producer :

Anne Carrey, George Clooney, Grant Heslov

Movie Story

Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller, filmed on location in Italy. Alone among assassins, Jack (Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten of "In Bruges"), is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Italian stage and screen veteran Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues romance with local woman Clara (Italian leading lady Violante Placido). But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

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George Clooney Plays His Darkest Role in 'The American'

George Clooney Plays His Darkest Role in 'The American'

Comment | 543 days ago
'It was fabulous for me that he was able to go that dark. He does so much with so little. He was ideal,' praises director Anton Corbijn when sharing his amazement at George's performance in the film. Read More

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