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George Clooney and Violante Placido in The American (2010)

Quotes

The American

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  • Father Benedetto: [speaking to Jack] You cannot deny the existence of hell. You live in it. It is a place without love.
  • Father Benedetto: A man can be rich, if he has God in his heart.
  • Jack: I don't think God is very interested in me, Father.
  • Father Benedetto: Of course... You're American. You think you can escape history. You live for the present.
  • Jack: I try to, Father.
  • Pavel: And above all... don't make any friends, Jack. You used to know that.
  • Father Benedetto: All the sheep in my flock are dear to me. But some are dear the most. Especially those that have lost their way.
  • Clara: [speaking to Jack] You are a good man but, you have a secret.
  • Father Benedetto: I ask him to look after those of my friends who are sinners.
  • Jack: All men are sinners.
  • Father Benedetto: Some are greater sinners than others. But those who seek peace are much sinning in the history.
  • Jack: Did you ever wanna be anything but a priest?
  • Father Benedetto: Have you ever wanted to be anything other than a photographer?
  • Jack: I do what I'm good at.
  • [last lines]
  • Clara: Edoardo! Edoardo! Edoardo!
  • [first lines]
  • Ingrid: You know, I thought I maybe drive into town. You want something?
  • Jack: No.

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