The American
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After a job ends more violently than expected, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact. But when he pursues a relationship with a beautiful local woman, he may be tempting fate by stepping out of the shadows. Jack
… More »After a job ends more violently than expected, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact. But when he pursues a relationship with a beautiful local woman, he may be tempting fate by stepping out of the shadows. Jack soon finds himself in an escalating battle to escape from his secretive past.
« LessBased on the 1990 novel, A very private gentleman, by Martin Booth
Special features: deleted scenes; Journey to redemption : the making of The American; commentary with director
DVD ; NTSC, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentaion ; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (English, Spanish and French) and DVS 2.0 stereo. surround (English)
In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish, with optional subtitles in French or Spanish; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; optional descriptive audio in English for the visually impaired
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Add a SummaryA kind of sad story set in Beautiful Italy. With some beautiful scenery including the beautiful Violante Placido. Aaaaaah! That's Amore'.
An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment.
not recommended; very boring, slow and pointless
An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment.
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Add a NoticeSexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
Violence: This title contains Violence.
Sexual Content: This title contains Sexual Content.
Violence: This title contains Violence.
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Add a QuoteFather Benedetto (to Jack): "You cannot deny the existence of Hell. You live in it. It is a place without love."
Again I borrow this one from the Library. It's that Placido woman. That gorgeous Italian treat. So womanly,So Beautiful,So Violante. The only kind of woman I could get at my age is one I'd have to pay for. And buying flesh ain't right. Lv. 8/30/11 @ 9:24p And a few semi veiws after.
Father Benedetto: All the sheep in my flock are dear to me. But some are dear the most. Especially those that have lost their way.
Father Benedetto: All the sheep in my flock are dear to me. But some are dear the most. Especially those that have lost their way.
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Add a CommentVisually stunning flop. I liked the ending of the film and I liked the protagonist being an anti-hero. The pace of the movie (slow), and the underdevelopment of characters and plot, could not be saved by some graphic nudity and a few scenes of violence. The movie did LOOK beautiful. Other than that, I wasn't crazy about it.
Wow! What a waste of George Clooney's talent! I want to watch witty banter and an exciting thriller... not watch him sulk around through an Incredibly BORING story. I kept hoping it would get better but it never did. Don't waste your time!
This is the worse movie I've ever seen, boring, slow..........my wife fell asleep. I feel sorry for all the moviegoers that went to watch this piece of crap.
A movie that's not for everyone, evidently. I felt it was taut, suspenseful. A paid assassin who has had enough - wants out, and is wanted 'taken out', on the run. Kill or be killed. No loose ends. No honor among thieves. I particularly enjoyed the beautiful, scenic Italian cinematography, also.
This movie was so slow and so pointless my eyelids became droopy and literally felt pain!! Worst Clooney movie ever!!
Gratuitous sex, illogical plot, loopholes, simply a vehicle for Clooney to be photographed in various poses.
lets just say it is not clooneys best movie or even a very good movie if your bored and want to see some nice photography well thats about it
What a disappointing movie! All I can say is I hope the book was better. No plot, no explanation for who was who and why things were happening. Boring, slow, pointless, stupid.
this was the most booorrrrring movie ever made...i like george,dont undersand how he could be in this!!!
Liked it very much - intrigued by the mystery and simplicity of the story line - and quirky relationships - not always clear what would happen next or who was chasing whom - pondered his values then figured he was probably trying to find them.