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The Quiet American

“In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.”

★ 6.6 TMDB Rating · 347 votes

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.

Director
Phillip Noyce
Release date
Nov 22, 2002
Original language
English
Origin
Australia, United Kingdom, United States

Cast of The Quiet American

  • Portrait of Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Thomas Fowler

  • Portrait of Brendan Fraser

    Brendan Fraser

    Alden Pyle

  • Portrait of Đỗ Thị Hải Yến

    Đỗ Thị Hải Yến

    Phuong

  • Portrait of Tzi Ma

    Tzi Ma

    Hinh

  • Portrait of Rade Šerbedžija

    Rade Šerbedžija

    Inspector Vigot

  • Portrait of Robert Stanton

    Robert Stanton

    Joe Tunney

  • Portrait of Holmes Osborne

    Holmes Osborne

    Bill Granger

  • Portrait of Ngo Quang Hai

    Ngo Quang Hai

    General Thế

  • Portrait of Ferdinand Hoang

    Ferdinand Hoang

    Mr. Muoi

  • Portrait of Pham Thi Mai Hoa

    Pham Thi Mai Hoa

    Phuong's Sister

  • Portrait of Mathias Mlekuz

    Mathias Mlekuz

    French Captain

  • Kevin Tran

    Watch Tower Soldier

Where to Stream The Quiet American by Country

United States
Streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy, HooplaRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video FreeRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
India
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada
Rent or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube Movies, Amazon Video
Australia
Streaming on SBS On DemandRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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