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The American

R20101h 44mAnton Corbijn
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 64% · Metacritic 61

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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.

CrimeDramaThriller
MissionAssassinProstituteItalyAnti HeroMexican StandoffVillageSwedenMelancholyRevenge

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What is The American (2010) about?

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.

Who stars in The American?

The American stars George Clooney (Jack / Edward), Violante Placido (Clara), Thekla Reuten (Mathilde), Paolo Bonacelli (Father Benedetto), Johan Leysen (Pavel). The film was directed by Anton Corbijn.

How long is The American?

The American has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010. It is rated R.

Is The American worth watching?

The American holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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