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Film trailer: George Clooney in 'The American'

The first trailer for the thriller The American stars George Clooney in the role of a master assassin after a job goes badly.

Determined his next assignment will be his last, he escapes to a small Italian hilltown, where he develops a friendship with a priest and a relationship with a woman. Despite his intention to lead a quiet life, he tempts fate as his past appears to catch up with him.

Based on Martin Booth's novel A Very Private Gentleman, the film is directed by Anton Corbijn, who made the music biopic Control. The cast includes Dutch actress Thekla Reuten, Sweden's Irina Bjorklund, Italy's Violane Placido, and Paola Bonacilli.

The film releases in the US September 1.

Trailer: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810158179/video/19440043

RC

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