
The Killer(2023)
After a fateful miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.


Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.

George Clooney
Jack / Edward

Violante Placido
Clara

Thekla Reuten
Mathilde

Paolo Bonacelli
Father Benedetto

Johan Leysen
Pavel

Irina Björklund
Ingrid
Lars Hjelm
Hunter #1

Björn Granath
Hunter #2

Giorgio Gobbi
Man on Vespa

Silvana Bosi
Old Cheese Vendor
The American is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2010 exploring themes of mission, assassin, prostitute, italy, anti hero, mexican standoff. Directed by Anton Corbijn, it stars George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten. Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
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