The American

As an assassin, Jack (George Clooney) is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten). Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara (Violante Placido). Jack and Clara's time together evolves into a romance, one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate. This suspense thriller from director Anton Corbijn (Control) is adapted from Martin Booth's 1990 novel A Very Private Gentleman. (Partially subtitled)

Director:

Anton Corbijn

Cast:

George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Bruce Altman, Irina Björklund, Samuli Vauramo, Filippo Timi, Björn Granath