The Quiet American
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.
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 14 nominations total
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"In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$27,674,124
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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
Mathias Mlekuz
French Captain
Kevin Tran
Watch Tower Soldier
Crew
Matthias Deyle
Producer
Production
Phillip Noyce
Director
Directing
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
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Robert Schenkkan
Screenplay
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William Horberg
Producer
Production
Christopher Doyle
Director of Photography
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Anthony Minghella
Executive Producer
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Sydney Pollack
Executive Producer
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Moritz Borman
Executive Producer
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Guy East
Executive Producer
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Staffan Ahrenberg
Producer
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Craig Armstrong
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