The Redemption and Fate of the Killer

Iva 2022-03-24 09:02:03

At the beginning of the film, when George's identity may be exposed, he does not hesitate to shoot and kill the woman who has been lingering with him all night. At the end of the film, George clutches his wounds and drives to his favorite prostitute. He promised to take her away, together, forever. As she fell on the steering wheel in front of her, the car horn blared for a long time.

Killers must abide by the ruthless silence rules, tantamount to walking dead; and breaking such rules will inevitably put themselves in a dangerous situation, until death.

George said to the priest: Everyone has sins, and the priest replied: There are always some people who are more sinful...George died of redemption, and can only say: it is the fate of the killer.

View more about The American reviews

Extended Reading

The American quotes

  • Clara: [speaking to Jack] You are a good man but, you have a secret.

  • Pavel: And above all... don't make any friends, Jack. You used to know that.