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.
In this movie clip from THE AMERICAN, George Clooney is being targeted by a sniper as he begs his girlfriend to come away with him. Will he shoot hiim or his girl? Watch!
The American
Focus Features
Release: 09/01/2010
Genres: Thriller And Adaptation
Starring: George Clooney, Bruce Altman, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Violante Placido
Directed By: Anton Corbijn
