The American (2010)
In the aftermath of a job gone awry, an American hitman retreats to the Italian countryside, where he befriends a local priest and strikes up an unexpected romance while awaiting the details of his next assignment. Jack (George Clooney) is lucky to be... more
In the aftermath of a job gone awry, an American hitman retreats to the Italian countryside, where he befriends a local priest and strikes up an unexpected romance while awaiting the details of his next assignment. Jack (George Clooney) is lucky to be alive after his Swedish assignment went sour. He knows that it's only a matter of time before his luck runs out, and he's not eager to tempt fate again. Informing his contact Larry (Bruce Altman) that he's getting out of the business after one last job, Jack arrives in a small Italian town and touches base with Mathilde (Thekla Reuten), who informs him that his weapon is still being assembled. Awaiting further instruction, Jack befriends kindly clergyman Father Benedetto (Paolo Bonacelli), and connects with pretty local Clara (Violante Placido). But in the process of reaching out for a little human contact, Jack is making himself more vulnerable than ever. Adapted from the novel A Very Private Gentleman by author Martin Booth. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide less
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