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The American (2010)
6.5
Ratings: 6.5/10 from 41,208 users
Metascore:
61/100
Reviews: 384 user | 289 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com
An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment. Director:Anton Corbijn |
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Lars Hjelm | ... |
Hunter #1
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Giorgio Gobbi | ... | |
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Silvana Bosi | ... | |
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Guido Palliggiano | ... |
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Antonio Rampino | ... |
Postmaster
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Björn Granath | ... |
Hunter #2
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Ilaria Cramerotti | ... |
Hooker #2
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Storyline
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. Written by Anonymous
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Rated R for violence, sexual content and nudity See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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El ocaso de un asesino See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$16,662,333 (USA) (5 September 2010) (2823 Screens)Gross:
$67,876,281 (Worldwide) (4 November 2010)Company Credits
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Ingrid: You know, I thought I maybe drive into town. You want something?
Jack: No.
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Written by Ruggero Cini, Francesco Migliacci, and Bruno Zambrini
Performed by Patty Pravo
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Italy) s.p.a.
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Trivia
The film's original title was "Il Americano". Technically, this is not correct Italian - it should be "L'americano" - but Anton Corbijn wanted to use the incorrect title as a homage back to the spaghetti Westerns. Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in the West is seen playing on a TV at one point in the movie. See more »Goofs
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Mathilde asks what the muzzle velocity is, Mr. Butterfly answers, "About 360 Miles Per Hour". This would be 528 feet per second (1 mile = 5280 feet, so 5280 * 360 / 3600 seconds = 528 feet per second). The actually muzzle velocity of a .223 (5.56x45mm NATO round that a Ruger Mini 14 would use is closer to 3,100 feet per second, or about 2,114 miles per hour). See more »Quotes
[first lines]Ingrid: You know, I thought I maybe drive into town. You want something?
Jack: No.
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"LA BAMBOLA"Written by Ruggero Cini, Francesco Migliacci, and Bruno Zambrini
Performed by Patty Pravo
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Italy) s.p.a.
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