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Overview
Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Pavel 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 specif...
Director / Creator
Anton Corbijn
Writers
Rowan Joffe, Martin Booth
Top Cast
About The American (2010)
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Overview
The American (2010) is a Crime, Drama, and Thriller film from United States and United Kingdom. the film was directed by Anton Corbijn from a screenplay by Rowan Joffe and Martin Booth. It runs 1 hour and 45 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Italian.
What it's about
Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Pavel 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, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
Cast and crew
The film stars George Clooney, Paolo Bonacelli, and Violante Placido in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Rowan Joffe and Martin Booth, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The American holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 105,396 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 64%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 61/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 4 nominations total. These numbers place The American within the broader landscape of Crime and Drama cinema from 2010, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
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Why The American is worth knowing
If you enjoy Crime or Drama films, The American offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2010 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how crime evolved during that period. Performances from George Clooney and Paolo Bonacelli are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The American on your watchlist for later.
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