| Description |
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Spotlight series
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| Note |
Based on the 1990 novel, A very private gentleman, by Martin Booth. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010. |
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Special features: deleted scenes; Journey to redemption : the making of The American; commentary with director. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Martin Ruhe ; music, Herbert Gronemeyer ; editor, Andrew Hulme. |
| Cast |
George Clooney, Irina Bjorklund, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Johan Leysen. |
| Summary |
After a job ends more violently than expected, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside and accepts one last assignment to construct a deadly weapon for a mysterious contact. But when he pursues a relationship with a beautiful local woman, he may be tempting fate by stepping out of the shadows. Jack soon finds himself in an escalating battle to escape from his secretive past. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for violence, sexual content and nudity. |
| System Details |
DVD ; NTSC, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (English, Spanish and French) and DVS 2.0 stereo. surround (English). |
| Source |
NAV 2/11 PPL |
| Language |
In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish, with optional subtitles in French or Spanish; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; optional descriptive audio in English for the visually impaired. |
| Subject |
Assassins -- Drama.
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Prostitutes -- Drama.
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Gunsmiths -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Asesinos -- Teatro.
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Relaciones hombre-mujer -- Teatro.
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Feature films.
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DVD-Video discs.
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Italy -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Crime films.
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| Added Author |
Corbijn, Anton. Director.
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Joffe, Rowan. Screenwriter.
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Clooney, George. Producer. Actor.
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Bjorklund, Irina, 1973- Actor.
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Placido, Violante, 1976- Actor.
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Reuten, Thekla, 1975- Actor.
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Bonacelli, Paolo, 1939- Actor.
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Leysen, Johan. Actor.
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Booth, Martin.
Very private gentleman.
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This is That (Firm)
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Greenlit Productions.
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Smokehouse Pictures (Firm)
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Focus Features.
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Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Universal Pictures (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
025192053740 |
| Music No. |
62112875 Universal |
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