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Release Date:
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Nationwide
violence, sexual content and nudity RESTRICTED
Plot: What's the story about?
Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller, filmed on location in Italy. Alone among assassins, Jack (Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman) 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 (Thekla Reuten of "In Bruges"), is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Italian stage and screen veteran Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues romance with local woman Clara (Italian leading lady Violante Placido). But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
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Who stars in The American: Cast List
Wolfs, Gravity
Red Sparrow, Highlander: The Source
National Lampoon's Bagboy, Matchstick Men
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Who's making The American: Crew List
A look at the The American behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Anton Corbijn last directed Life and A Most Wanted Man. The film's writer Rowan Joffe last wrote Before I Go to Sleep and Brighton Rock.
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Production: What we know about The American?
Filming Timeline
- 2010 - July: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2010 - February: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2009 - November: The film was set to Production status.
- 2009 - August: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
The American Release Date: When was the film released?
The American was a Nationwide release in 2010 on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 in around 2,823 theaters. There were 1 other movie released on the same date, including My Dog Tulip.
The American DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The American was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 .