Question 1

Why does George Clooney's character chew gum so much in The American?

Accepted Answer

Director Anton Corbijn wanted Clooney's face to not be static due to limited dialogue, and it references spaghetti Westerns like Clint Eastwood's cigar-chewing characters.

Question 2

How did filming in Castel del Monte affect the small Italian town?

Accepted Answer

The cast and crew more than doubled the town's population of 129 people, and the local dentist's answering machine said he was unavailable due to appearing in a Hollywood film.

Question 3

What unexpected challenge did the production face at the riverside location?

Accepted Answer

Guards had to be posted at night to prevent wild boars from eating the extra plants added to beautify the barren real-life spot.

Question 4

What is the story of The American about?

Accepted Answer

Assassin Jack is dispatched to a small Italian town to await orders, embarking on a double life that may be too relaxing for his own good.

Question 5

Which film festivals featured The American?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2011 and the BFI London Film Festival in 2010.

Question 6

Why does George Clooney's character chew gum so much in The American?

Accepted Answer

The character has little dialogue, and director Anton Corbijn wanted Clooney's face to not be completely static, referencing spaghetti Westerns like Clint Eastwood's cigar-smoking.

Question 7

What unusual challenge did the production face while filming in the Italian town of Castel del Monte?

Accepted Answer

The crew more than doubled the town's population of 129 people, and when a crew member needed emergency dental work, the local dentist's answering machine said he was unavailable due to appearing in a Hollywood film.

Question 8

What connection does actress Violante Placido have to The Godfather?

Accepted Answer

Violante Placido is the daughter of Simonetta Stefanelli, who played Apollonia in The Godfather (1972), creating a parallel of an American in Italy being stunned by mother and daughter across films.

Question 9

What did director Anton Corbijn do with the photos he took during filming?

Accepted Answer

Corbijn, a celebrated stills photographer, constantly took pictures during the shoot and later presented them in his book "Inside The American."

Question 10

How did the production transform the riverside location for The American?

Accepted Answer

The actual spot was much more barren, so the production added extra plants to create an idyllic look and posted guards at night to prevent wild boars from eating them.

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