The American(2010)
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.
Movie: The American
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jack / Edward
Clara
Mathilde
Father Benedetto
Pavel
Ingrid
Hunter #2
Man on Vespa
Old Cheese Vendor
Video Trailer The American
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer 2
Dinner with the Priest
Featurette
George Clooney Customizes His Sniper Rifle & Takes It For A Test Run
George Clooney Takes Down 2 Swedish Hunters
George Clooney's Difficult Task
Jack Tries to Escape The Assassination Attempt
TV Spot: Crosshairs
TV Spot: Gripping
All 13 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Trailer 2 - Trailer
Dinner with the Priest - Clip
Featurette - Featurette
George Clooney Customizes His Sniper Rifle & Takes It For A Test Run - Clip
George Clooney Takes Down 2 Swedish Hunters - Clip
George Clooney's Difficult Task - Clip
Jack Tries to Escape The Assassination Attempt - Clip
TV Spot: Crosshairs - Teaser
TV Spot: Gripping - Teaser
TV Spot: Hunter - Teaser
TV Spot: Secrets - Teaser
TV Spot: Target - Teaser
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