The American(2010)
The American Synopsis
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 (2010) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Anton Corbijn, released on August 31, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten and Paolo Bonacelli. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,561 ratings.
- Director:
- Anton Corbijn
- Writers:
- Rowan Joffé, Martin Booth, Cristiano Donzelli
- Producers:
- George Clooney, Jill Green, Anne Carey
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Ruhe
- Composer:
- Herbert Grönemeyer
- Production:
- Twins Financing, This is that, Focus Features, Greenlit Rights, Smokehouse Pictures
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $67,900,000
- Status:
- Released
The American (2010) Trailer
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The American Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Clooney
as Jack / Edward
Violante Placido
as Clara
Thekla Reuten
as Mathilde
Paolo Bonacelli
as Father Benedetto
Johan Leysen
as Pavel
Irina Björklund
as Ingrid
- Lars Hjelm
Lars Hjelm
as Hunter #1
Björn Granath
as Hunter #2
Giorgio Gobbi
as Man on Vespa
Silvana Bosi
as Old Cheese Vendor
Guido Palliggiano
as Waiter (Market)
Samuli Vauramo
as Young Swedish Man
Key crew
Directed by Anton Corbijn, written by Rowan Joffé, Martin Booth and Cristiano Donzelli, produced by George Clooney, Jill Green and Anne Carey.
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The American Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1,561 ratings.
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The American – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American online?
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The American (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The American?
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The main cast of The American (2010) includes George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli and Johan Leysen. The film was directed by Anton Corbijn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American released?
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The American was released on August 31, 2010 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The American worth watching?
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The American (2010) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1,561 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The American?
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