The American (2010)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2010, The American sits in the crime, drama and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Anton Corbijn. The cast includes Thekla Reuten, George Clooney and Giorgio Gobbi. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.
61Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Anton CorbijnDirector
- Thekla Reutenas Mathilde
- George Clooneyas Jack / Edward
- Giorgio Gobbias Man on Vespa
- Björn Granathas Hunter #2
- Irina Björklundas Ingrid
- Violante Placidoas Clara
- Johan Leysenas Pavel
- Paolo Bonacellias Father Benedetto
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Questions about The American
- What genre is The American?
- The American is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The American?
- Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The American?
- Anton Corbijn directed The American.
- How long is The American?
- The American runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is The American worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The American?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
