The American

Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.

The American
United States, United Kingdom 2010
  • Czech
105 min.
12+
  • This film is available until 31. 7. 2024 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.
About

As an assassin, Jack (played by Mr. Clooney) is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten). Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara (Violante Placido). Jack and Clara’s time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

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Credits
Director: Anton Corbijn
Based on: Martin Booth
Screenplay: Rowan Joffe
Cinematography: Martin Ruhe
Music: Herbert Grönemeyer
Sound: Paul Davies, Andrew Stirk, Jamie Roden
Editing: Andrew Hulme
Production Design: Mark Digby
Producer: Anne Carey, Jill Green, Ann Wingate, Grant Heslov, George Clooney
Costumes: Suttirat Anne Larlarb
Cast: George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Irina Björklund, Lars Hjelm, Björn Granath, Johan Leysen, Giorgio Gobbi, Silvana Bosi, Guido Palliggiano
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  • This film is available until 31. 7. 2024 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.