The Quiet American
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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The Quiet American
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 8, 1958
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
User Score
58%
Original Title
The Quiet American
Production Companies
Figaro Incorporated Production
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Budget
$1,500,000
Description
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.