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The American (2010)

6.0/10 · 1,574 votes 1h 44m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#194 of 247 films from 2010 #1959 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Anton Corbijn · Written by Rowan Joffé, Martin Booth

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Overview

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.

Cast

George Clooneyas Jack / Edward
Violante Placidoas Clara
Thekla Reutenas Mathilde
Paolo Bonacellias Father Benedetto
Johan Leysenas Pavel
Irina Björklundas Ingrid
Lars Hjelmas Hunter #1
Björn Granathas Hunter #2
Giorgio Gobbias Man on Vespa
Silvana Bosias Old Cheese Vendor
Guido Palliggianoas Waiter (Market)
Samuli Vauramoas Young Swedish Man
Antonio Rampinoas Postmaster
Filippo Timias Fabio

Facts

Release dateAugust 31, 2010
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) — about the same as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$67,900,000 (3.4× budget)
IMDbtt1440728

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Questions

How long is The American?
The American runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The American worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,574 votes, which places it #194 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 22%) and #1959 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The American?
The American was directed by Anton Corbijn. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Control (2007), A Most Wanted Man (2014).
Who stars in The American?
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.
What is The American rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The American?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85487.

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