The American is an upcoming 2010 drama/thriller film starring George Clooney and directed by Anton Corbijn. It is an adaptation of the 1990 novel A Very Private Gentleman by Martin Booth. It is scheduled for release on September 1, 2010 by Focus Features. The film also stars Thekla Reuten, Bruce Altman, Irina Björklund, and Paolo Bonacelli. A trailer for the film was released on May 3, 2010. The film is rated R.