American Star

2024 1h 47m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 61

ThrillerMysteryDrama

Synopsis

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An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck. Instead of following protocol he stays. But when the target returns, the world has shifted. Before everything was simple, now nothing is.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ian McShane
Wilson
Nora Arnezeder
Gloria
Adam Nagaitis
Ryan
Thomas Kretschmann
Thomas
Fanny Ardant
Anne
Andrés Gertrúdix
Cowboy
Oscar Coleman
Max
Sabela Arán
Linda

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Writers: Nacho Faerna
Languages: English
Countries: Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego, shot by José David Montero. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Remate. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Gonzalo López-Gallego shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ian McShane and Nora Arnezeder and Adam Nagaitis carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt19984386 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 61 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gonzalo López-Gallego directs. José David Montero behind the camera. Remate scores. Gonzalo López-Gallego cuts. Produced in Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego, shot by José David Montero. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Remate. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Gonzalo López-Gallego shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ian McShane and Nora Arnezeder and Adam Nagaitis carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt19984386 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 61 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: José David Montero
Original score: Remate
Editing: Gonzalo López-Gallego
Production design: Óscar Sempere
Makeup / hair: Leire Zurdo
Runtime: 107 min · 1h 47m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: American Star (2024)

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Manuel São Bento2024-01-25
★ 7/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/american-star-review-a-contemplative-introspection/ "American Star is a commendable self-reflection character study, bolstered by Ian McShane's brilliantly contained performance, a thematically rich narrative, and a truly gorgeous location. The contemplative storytelling contributes to an immersive viewing experience about coming to terms with our doings in life, despite some predictability issues and an unnecessary character that robs the movie of a more fitting, emotionally impactful ending. It occasionally falters in keeping its momentum, but the crew and cast ultimately succeed in prompting introspection on the moral intricacies of human nature and the inevitability of change." Rating: B

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