The American (2010)
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THE Screened Review by Matt Rorie

Gunshots and explosions are in short supply in The American, but it's long on psychological drama.

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Anton Corbijn Director

previously directed Control

George Clooney plays Jack, an assassin wanting to leave the business. When a job goes bad in Sweden, Jack hides out in the Italian countryside.

Reference: Once Upon a Time in the West

Characters watch the film in a diner.

Quote: Jack

I want out.

2 More Quotes

Writers
	Rowan Joffe	Screenplay
	Martin Booth	Novel

The American Trailer

George Clooney is an assassin who wants out...but we all know there's only one way "out."

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General Information Edit

Name	The American
US Release	Sept. 1, 2010
UK Release	Nov. 26, 2010
AUS Release
Runtime	105
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Thriller Drama
Theme(s)	Add a new theme loss espionage
Rating	R
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