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Anton Corbijn directs George Clooney as a veteran assassin who decides to walk away after an ill-fated hit.  While waiting for instructions for what’s to be his final job, he hides in a rural Italian town, and strikes up surprising friendships.

Movie information

Release Date (USA): 2010-09-01
Rating (USA): R
Release Date (UK): 2010-11-26
Rating (UK) : R18
Director: Anton Corbijn
Producer: Anne Carey; George Clooney; Jill Green; Grant Heslov
Studio: Focus Features
Writer/s: Martin Booth (novel); Rowan Joffe (screenplay)

Cast

George Clooney Jack
Irina Björklund
Bruce Altman Larry
Thekla Reuten Mathilde
Violante Placido Clara
Samuli Vauramo
Paolo Bonacelli Father Benedetto

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