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Cast & Crew

Anton Corbijn
Director
George Clooney
As Jack / Edward
Johan Leysen
As Pavel
Björn Granath
As Hunter #2
Paolo Bonacelli
As Father Benedetto
Filippo Timi
As Fabio
Sandro Dori
As Waiter (Locanda Grapelli)
Thekla Reuten
As Mathilde

Frequently asked questions

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The American is a 2010 crime thriller film directed by Anton Corbijn and starring George Clooney. The movie follows the story of Jack, a skilled assassin who becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse while hiding out in a small Italian town. After a job goes wrong in Sweden, Jack makes his way to Italy to lay low for a while. He takes on the identity of a local man and begins living a quiet life in the countryside. However, things take a turn when he meets Father Benedetto, a charismatic priest who becomes his friend and confidant. Jack also begins an affair with Clara, an attractive woman from the town. As he settles into his new life, Jack becomes increasingly paranoid about being discovered by his enemies. He starts to question whether he can truly escape his past and start fresh. Meanwhile, Father Benedetto's behavior becomes more erratic and suspicious, leading Jack to wonder if he can trust him. The tension builds as Jack's past comes back to haunt him and he must confront the consequences of his actions. Will he be able to outrun his enemies or will they catch up with him? The American is a gripping thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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You can stream The American on: Amazon Prime Netflix

What movies are similar to The American? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The American include The Departed, No Country for Old Men, Colombiana, A History of Violence, The Town, Unthinkable.