The American (2010)

Movie: The American (2010)

"Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry 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, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate. Written by Anonymous"

• Director: Anton Corbijn


• Release Date:
  
  1 September 2010 (USA)


• Run Time:
  USA:105 min


• Country: USA


• Genre: Drama , Thriller See »


• MPAA:
  Rated R for violence, sexual content and nudity.

Trivia: Jack / Edward uses Walther PPK pistol, just like James Bond.See  »

Goofs: Continuity: When Jack and Mathilde first meet outside the cafe, the scene has two shots: one facing Jack, the other facing Mathilde, switching between the two as they talk. When the camera is facing Jack, Mathilde has her sunglasses in her hand, but when the camera is facing Mathilde, the sunglasses are on the table. The position of the sunglasses on the table also shift during the course of the scene.See  »