"The American" (2010)

The scoop on "The American" including photos, trailer, news, and cast list for this dramatic movie starring George Clooney and Bruce Altman.

Movie Synopsis: Alone among assassins, Jack (George Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman) 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.

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George Clooney is an "American"

(Sep 2009) George Clooney is a very, very busy man. In addition to promoting two films that are generating huge buzz - "Up in the Air" and "The Men Who Stare at Goats" - Clooney's just begun work on "The American" for director Anton Corbijn ("Control").

"The American" Poster

George Clooney looks like Bond, James Bond on the poster for "The American" - which has nothing to do with Bond.

The American Cast List

George Clooney - 'Jack'
Bruce Altman - 'Larry'
Thekla Reuten - 'Mathilde'
Violante Placido - 'Clara'
Paolo Bonacelli - 'Father Benedetto'

Crew List

Directed By: Anton Corbijn
Writer: Rowan Joffe
Based on the Novel By: Martin Booth

Theatrical Release Date: September 1, 2010
Genre: Suspense thriller
MPAA Rating: Not yet rated

Studio: Focus Features