The American is an upcoming drama thriller film starring George Clooney and directed by Anton Corbijn. It is an adaptation of the 1990 novel A Very Private Gentleman by Martin Booth. It is scheduled for release on September 1, 2010 by Focus Features. The film also stars Thekla Reuten, Irina Björklund, and Paolo Bonacelli. A trailer for the film was released on May 3, 2010.
PLOT
As an assassin, Jack (played by Mr. Clooney) is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten). Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo, Jack accepts the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues a torrid liaison with a beautiful woman, Clara (Violante Placido). Jack and Clara's time together evolves into a romance,one seemingly free of danger. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.
CAST
George Clooney as Jack
Violante Placido as Clara
Thekla Reuten as Mathilde
Paolo Bonacelli as Father Benedetto
Irina Björklund as Ingrid
Considering that Irina doesn't really have an accent despite being Finnish, she really sounds Norwegian to me. :)
Detomidine 1 year ago
haha, irina björklund is from finland :D
fab21122012 1 year ago