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The American

The American

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The American
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 2010-08-31
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Rating: 5.969/10 (1407 votes)
  • Budget: $20,000,000
  • Revenue: $67,900,000
  • Production Companies: Twins Financing, This is that, Focus Features, Greenlit Rights, Smoke House Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.5166
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

George Clooney

George Clooney

as Jack / Edward

Violante Placido

Violante Placido

as Clara

Thekla Reuten

Thekla Reuten

as Mathilde

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

as Father Benedetto

Johan Leysen

Johan Leysen

as Pavel

Irina Björklund

Irina Björklund

as Ingrid

Lars Hjelm

Lars Hjelm

as Hunter #1

Björn Granath

Björn Granath

as Hunter #2

Giorgio Gobbi

Giorgio Gobbi

as Man on Vespa

Silvana Bosi

Silvana Bosi

as Old Cheese Vendor

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Dinner with the Priest

George Clooney's Difficult Task

George Clooney Customizes His Sniper Rifle & Takes It For A Test Run

George Clooney Takes Down 2 Swedish Hunters

TV Spot: Gripping

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The American?

The American is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2010-08-31.

Who are the main actors in The American?

The main cast includes George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Johan Leysen, .

Where can I watch The American online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The American is available.

Is The American based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The American?

The American has an IMDb rating of 5.969/10 based on 1407 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The American?

The movie had a production budget of $20,000,000 and earned $67,900,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The American?

The soundtrack was composed by Twins Financing, This is that, Focus Features, Greenlit Rights, Smoke House Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The American filmed?

The American was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The American?

The total runtime of The American is 104 minutes.

Is The American suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The American?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The American.

Does The American have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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