The Quiet American (2002)
Movie 1h 41m ★ 6.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2002, The Quiet American is a drama, romance and thriller movie. It is directed by Phillip Noyce. The cast includes Brendan Fraser, Rade Šerbedžija and Michael Caine. The running time is 1h 41m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.
62Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Phillip NoyceDirector
- Brendan Fraseras Alden Pyle
- Rade Šerbedžijaas Inspector Vigot
- Michael Caineas Thomas Fowler
- Holmes Osborneas Bill Granger
- Ngo Quang Haias General Thế
- Đỗ Thị Hải Yếnas Phuong
- Tzi Maas Hinh
- Robert Stantonas Joe Tunney
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Questions about The Quiet American
- What genre is The Quiet American?
- The Quiet American is categorised as Drama, Romance, Thriller, War.
- Who stars in The Quiet American?
- Brendan Fraser, Rade Šerbedžija, Michael Caine, Holmes Osborne, Ngo Quang Hai appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Quiet American?
- Phillip Noyce directed The Quiet American.
- How long is The Quiet American?
- The Quiet American runs for 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- Is The Quiet American worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Quiet American?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
