Clooney & Corbijn Start Shooting The American

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59540

Source:Focus Features
September 28, 2009


Focus Features CEO James Schamus has announced that actor George Clooney is set to star in the title role as The American in the Anton (Control) Corbijn directed adaptation of Martin Booth's 2005 novel "A Very Private Gentleman." The suspense thriller adapted by Rowan (Last Resort) Joffe begins production this week on location in Italy.

The official press release, which you can read below, includes a synopsis for the film as well as a list of some of the others cast in the film, including Bruce Altman, Thekla Reuten and more:

Alone among assassins, Jack (played by Mr. Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman of this fall’s Peter and Vandy) 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 (Thekla Reuten of Focus’ award-winning In Bruges), is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Italian screen and stage veteran Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues romance with local woman Clara (Italian leading lady Violante Placido). But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

 

[Rac]

Control was very good. Interesting to see what Corbijn does with this.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=65697

Source: Yahoo! Movies
May 3, 2010


Focus Features has debuted the trailer for director Anton Corbijn's The American, starring George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli and Bruce Altman.

In the suspense thriller, opening September 1st, Jack (Clooney) is a master craftsman who stands alone among assassins. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Altman) 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 (Reuten), is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Bonacelli) and pursues romance with local woman Clara (Placido). But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOHzRq01N_I

 

[Hunter Rider]

 

[Two-Face]

He's name is "Jack" *cough* "24"*cough*

 

[Hunter Rider]

Movie Trailer #2: Anton Corbijn’s ‘The American,’ With George Clooney

 

[Rac]

There's an older thread, if you wanna merge: http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=330014

 

[Tacit Ronin]

The full title seems to be missing. I thought this movie was called the American James Bond.

 

[Hunter Rider]

 

[Octoberist]

what a surprise hit

 

[JTStarkiller]

Superb film. I loved every minute of it.

10/10

 

[Team Andino]

I've been interested to check this out, I might have to use my free movie ticket I've been saving for something special.