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The American

#1 Post by andrews » Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:37 pm

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 Pavel 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.

Director: Anton Corbijn
Writers: Rowan Joffe (screenplay), Martin Booth (novel)
Stars:George Clooney, Paolo Bonacelli and Violante Placido
Release Date:26 November 2010 (UK)

Trailer: http://teaser-trailer.com/2010/05/the-a ... ailer.html


I saw this trailer today and am eagerly waiting to see the film. George is in it - enough said. ;)
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Re: The American

#2 Post by jem&theholograms » Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:57 pm

I'm really looking forward to this one too, it looks like quite a sombre character portrait type film. I'll be shocked if there's any teeth smiling!
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Re: The American

#3 Post by hippy69 » Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:40 am

However well the actors perform, with Anton Corbijn directing it's sure going to look nice. I'm glad this one is in colour too.
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The American

#4 Post by Preston1990 » Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:20 am

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Directed by Anton Corbijn.
Starring: George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Bruce Altman.

Plot: 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 Pavel 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.

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Re: The American

#5 Post by superhero » Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:23 am

Just reminds me not to b*y tickets for the London Film Festival! Another film from the festival this year..... :angry:
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#6 Post by a_person » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:38 am

Lol but you should have learnt your lesson last year.
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#7 Post by Ms Thrifty » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:50 am

So is Superhero going to tell us whether it's worth seeing? Since there's no review on this thread?
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Re: The American

#8 Post by andrews » Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:54 am

Ms Thrifty wrote:So is Superhero going to tell us whether it's worth seeing? Since there's no review on this thread?
George Clooney is in it, Ms Thrifty!! :D
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Re: The American

#9 Post by Ms Thrifty » Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:01 am

He's a bit young for me!
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#10 Post by Beate » Sun Nov 14, 2010 2:22 pm

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