The Quiet American (2002)
In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.
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
Genre: Romance, Thriller, Drama, War
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: November 22, 2002
Cast
- Michael Caine - Thomas Fowler
- Brendan Fraser - Alden Pyle
- Đỗ Thị Hải Yến - Phuong
- Tzi Ma - Hinh
- Rade Šerbedžija - Inspector Vigot
- Robert Stanton - Joe Tunney
- Holmes Osborne - Bill Granger
- Ngo Quang Hai - General Thế
- Ferdinand Hoang - Mr. Muoi
- Pham Thi Mai Hoa - Phuong's Sister
Screenplay
- Graham Greene (Novel)
- Robert Schenkkan (Screenplay)
- Christopher Hampton (Screenplay)
Music: Craig Armstrong
Cinematography: Christopher Doyle
Editing: John Scott
Production: Mirage Enterprises, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions, Giai Phong Film Studio, Saga Pictures, Miramax, Intermedia Films, Senator International, Pacifica Film
Country: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam
Language: English, Français, Tiếng Việt
Budget: $30M
Box Office: $28M
Original Language: en
Themes
Vietnam War and Its Trauma
Keywords
vietnam war, journalist, based on novel or book, love triangle, female lover, saigon, indochina, 1950s, indochina war, ho chi minh
Trailer
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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, Rade Šerbedžija, Robert Stanton.
- How long is The Quiet American?
- The Quiet American has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Quiet American?
- The Quiet American is a Romance, Thriller, Drama, War film.
- What is the budget of The Quiet American?
- The Quiet American had a budget of $30M.
- How much did The Quiet American gross?
- The Quiet American grossed $28M worldwide.
- Where was The Quiet American produced?
- The Quiet American was produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam.
- What are the themes of The Quiet American?
- The themes of The Quiet American include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma.