The Quiet American
"In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction."
Originally released in 2002. The Quiet American is a romance/thriller film. directed by Phillip Noyce.
Starring Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, and Đỗ Thị Hải Yến
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (319 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.7M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 4 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,674,124
Production Companies
- Mirage Enterprises
- IMF Internationale Medien und Film 2 & Produktions
- Giai Phong Film Studio
- Saga Pictures
- Miramax
- Intermedia Films
- Senator International
- Pacifica Film
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 com...
Who directed The Quiet American?
The Quiet American was directed by Phillip Noyce.
How long is The Quiet American?
The Quiet American has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Quiet American released?
The Quiet American was released on November 22, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Quiet American?
The main cast of The Quiet American includes Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser, Đỗ Thị Hải Yến, Tzi Ma, Rade Šerbedžija.
Is The Quiet American worth watching?
The Quiet American has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 319 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.