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The American

Focus Entertainment | Release Date: September 1, 2010

Summary: As an assassin, Jack 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. Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara. 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. [Focus Features]

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Runtime:	105 min
Rating:	Rated R for violence, sexual content and nudity
Production:	Focus Features
Genres:	Drama, Thriller, Crime
Countries:	USA, UK
Languages:	English, Italian
Home Release Date:	Dec 28, 2010

Director	Credit
Anton Corbijn	Director

Writer	Credit
Martin Booth	Novel "A Very Private Gentleman"
Rowan Joffe	Screenplay

Principal Cast	Credit
George Clooney	Jack/Edward
Paolo Bonacelli	Father Benedetto
Violante Placido	Clara

Cast	Credit
Angelica Novak	Hooker #3
Antonio Rampino	Postmaster
Björn Granath	Hunter #2
Filippo Timi	Fabio
Giorgio Gobbi	Man On Vespa
Guido Palliggiano	Waiter (Market)
Ilaria Cramerotti	Hooker #2
Irina Björklund	Ingrid
Johan Leysen	Pavel
Lars Hjelm	Hunter #1
Patrizio Pelizzi	Cast
Samuli Vauramo	Young Swedish Man
Silvana Bosi	Old Cheese Vendor
Thekla Reuten	Mathilde

Producer	Credit
Ann Wingate	Producer
Anne Carey	Producer
Enzo Sisti	Executive Producer
George Clooney	Producer
Grant Heslov	Producer
Jill Green	Producer
Kevin Flatow	Associate Producer
Moa Westeson	Line Producer: Sweden Unit