The American

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The American

2010

1h 44m

6.0(1416 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

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

20 members

Acting

George Clooney

Jack / Edward

Acting

Violante Placido

Clara

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Thekla Reuten

Mathilde

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Paolo Bonacelli

Father Benedetto

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Johan Leysen

Pavel

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Irina Björklund

Ingrid

Crew

Lars Hjelm

Hunter #1

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Björn Granath

Hunter #2

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Giorgio Gobbi

Man on Vespa

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Silvana Bosi

Old Cheese Vendor

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Guido Palliggiano

Waiter (Market)

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Samuli Vauramo

Young Swedish Man

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Antonio Rampino

Postmaster

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Filippo Timi

Fabio

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Ilaria Cramerotti

Hooker #2

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Angelica Novak

Hooker #3

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Isabelle Adriani

Hooker #1

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Lello Serao

Barman (Town Square Bar)

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Anna Foglietta

Anna

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Sandro Dori

Waiter (Locanda Grapelli)

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