Veteran journalist "Fowler" (Sir Michael Caine) is coming to the end of his time in Vietnam. Despite the fact that French colonial influence is waning and the Americans are desperate to stop the Communist insurgents, his employers just don't think he needs to be on-site to file his dwindling number of reports. He has a local interest in "Phuong" (Do The Hai Yen) though, and wants to stay put while he organises a…
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.
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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
Mathias Mlekuz
French Captain
Kevin Tran
Watch Tower Soldier
Lap Phan
Watch Tower Soldier
Tim Bennett
American Photographer
Jeff Truman
Dancing American
Hong Nhung
House of 500 Girls' Singer
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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.
When was The Quiet American released?
The Quiet American was released in 2002.
What genres does The Quiet American belong to?
The Quiet American is categorised as Romance, Thriller, Drama, War.
Who stars in The Quiet American?
The cast of The Quiet American includes Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Đỗ Thị Hải Yến, Tzi Ma, Rade Šerbedžija.