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The Quiet American (2002)

Movie ★ 6.6 101 min

Romance Thriller Drama War

Cynical British journalist Fowler falls in love with a young Vietnamese woman but is dismayed when a naïve U.S. official also begins vying for her attention. In retaliation, Fowler informs the communists that the American is selling arms to their enemy.

Phillip Noyce Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 22, 2002
Runtime
101 min
Rating
R
Budget
$30.0M
Box office
$27.7M
IMDb
tt0258068
Country
France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Language
English, French, Vietnamese
Studio
Mirage Enterprises, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions, Giai Phong Film Studio, Saga Pictures

Themes

Cast

Michael Caine Michael Caine Thomas Fowler Brendan Fraser Brendan Fraser Alden Pyle Đỗ Thị Hải Yến Đỗ Thị Hải Yến Phuong Tzi Ma Tzi Ma Hinh Rade Šerbedžija Rade Šerbedžija Inspector Vigot Robert Stanton Robert Stanton Joe Tunney Holmes Osborne Holmes Osborne Bill Granger Ngo Quang Hai Ngo Quang Hai General Thế Ferdinand Hoang Ferdinand Hoang Mr. Muoi Pham Thi Mai Hoa Pham Thi Mai Hoa Phuong's Sister Mathias Mlekuz Mathias Mlekuz French Captain Kevin Tran Watch Tower Soldier Lap Phan Lap Phan Watch Tower Soldier Tim Bennett American Photographer Jeff Truman Jeff Truman Dancing American Hong Nhung Hong Nhung House of 500 Girls' Singer Lucia Noyce American Woman Hiliary Douglas American Woman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Quiet American about?
Cynical British journalist Fowler falls in love with a young Vietnamese woman but is dismayed when a naïve U.S. official also begins vying for her attention. In retaliation, Fowler informs the communists that the American is selling arms to their enemy.
Who directed The Quiet American?
The Quiet American was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in The Quiet American?
The Quiet American stars Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Đỗ Thị Hải Yến, Tzi Ma.
When was The Quiet American released?
The Quiet American is a 2002 romance, thriller, drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Quiet American?
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