The American (2010 film)
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| The American | |
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| Directed by | Anton Corbijn |
| Written by | Rowan Joffe (screenplay) Martin Booth (novel) |
| Produced by | Grant Heslov George Clooney |
| Starring | George Clooney |
Production company | Smokehouse Pictures |
| Distributed by | Focus Features |
Release date | September 1, 2010 (USA) |
| Country | Template:FilmUS |
| Language | Transclusion error: {{En}} is only for use in File namespace. Use {{langx|en}} or {{in lang|en}} instead. |
The American is an upcoming drama/thriller film starring George Clooney and directed by Anton Corbijn. It is an adaptation of the 1990 novel A Very Private Gentleman by Martin Booth. It is scheduled for release on September 1, 2010 by Focus Features. The film also features appearances by Thekla Reuten, Bruce Altman, Irina Björklund, and Paolo Bonacelli. A trailer for the film was released on May 5, 2010.
Plot
Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry 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, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
Cast
- George Clooney as Jack
- Thekla Reuten as Mathilde
- Bruce Altman as Larry
- Irina Björklund as Ingrid
- Paolo Bonacelli as Father Benedetto
- Violante Placido as Clara
External links
- The American at IMDb