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'The American' Movie Photo Gallery

Featuring Photos of George Clooney and Violante Placido

By , About.com Guide

Gallery of photos from the dramatic movie The American starring George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, and Irina Bjorklund. (Photos © Focus Features)

The American Synopsis: Alone among assassins, Jack (George 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) 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.

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