The American Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 29, 2010

The American

Release Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Theaters

Director: Anton Corbijn

Starring: George Clooney • Thekla Reuten • Bruce Altman • Violante Placido • Paolo Bonacelli

R Drama 1 hr, 45 m

2.79 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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 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 (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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Who stars in The American – Cast List

George Clooney
Good Night, and Good Luck: Live From Broadway, Jay Kelly
Thekla Reuten
Red Sparrow, Highlander: The Source
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Bruce Altman
The Home, The Sound Of Silence
Violante Placido
La Dolce Villa, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
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Paolo Bonacelli

Who is making The American – Crew List

A look at The American behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Anton Corbijn last helmed Life and A Most Wanted Man. The film's writer Rowan Joffe last penned The Ballad of a Small Player and Before I Go to Sleep.

Director: Anton Corbijn
Screenwriter: Rowan Joffe
Producers: Anne Carey
Grant Heslov

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Smoke House Pictures
This Is That Productions

Production – What we know about the The American

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2010

Completed

Changed The American movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for violence, sexual content and nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: A Very Private Gentleman
Language: English

The American Trailers and Clips

The American

Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

The American

Theatrical Teaser #1

The American Release Date: When was the film released?

The American was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, September 1 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 2,823 theaters. There were one other movie released on the same date, including My Dog Tulip.