The Quiet American(2002)
“In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.”
Overview
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.
Director
Phillip Noyce
Studio
Mirage Enterprises
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$28M
Cast
Michael Caine
as Thomas Fowler
Brendan Fraser
as Alden Pyle
Đỗ Thị Hải Yến
as Phuong
Tzi Ma
as Hinh
Rade Šerbedžija
as Inspector Vigot
Robert Stanton
as Joe Tunney
Holmes Osborne
as Bill Granger
Ngo Quang Hai
as General Thế
Ferdinand Hoang
as Mr. Muoi
Pham Thi Mai Hoa
as Phuong's Sister
Mathias Mlekuz
as French Captain
Kevin Tran
as Watch Tower Soldier
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$28M
Production Companies
Mirage Enterprises • IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions • Giai Phong Film Studio
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Where can I watch The Quiet American?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Quiet American (2002).
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 and released in 2002. It is a romance, thriller, drama, war film.
How long is The Quiet American?▼
The Quiet American has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Quiet American?▼
The cast of The Quiet American includes Michael Caine as Thomas Fowler, Brendan Fraser as Alden Pyle, Đỗ Thị Hải Yến as Phuong, Tzi Ma as Hinh, Rade Šerbedžija as Inspector Vigot and more.
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