The first trailer for George Clooney’s new flick, The American has popped up online. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman) that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Paolo Bonacelli) and pursues romance with local woman Clara (Violante Placido). But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate. The film, directed by Control’s Anton Corbijn, is currently due out in UK on October 29th.Assassins Jack (Clooney) is a master craftsman. Click below for the trailer, which almost has a western flavour.