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The Quiet American

6.620021h 41mRMovieRomanceThrillerDrama

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.

DirectorPhillip Noyce
WritersChristopher Hampton·Robert Schenkkan
ProducersMatthias Deyle·Guy East

Where to watch

Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Phillip Noyce

MCMichael Caine
Michael Caine
Thomas Fowler
BFBrendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser
Alden Pyle
ĐYĐỗ Thị Hải Yến
Đỗ Thị Hải Yến
Phuong
TMTzi Ma
Tzi Ma
Hinh
RŠRade Šerbedžija
Rade Šerbedžija
Inspector Vigot
RSRobert Stanton
Robert Stanton
Joe Tunney
HOHolmes Osborne
Holmes Osborne
Bill Granger
NHNgo Quang Hai
Ngo Quang Hai
General Thế
FHFerdinand Hoang
Ferdinand Hoang
Mr. Muoi
PHPham Thi Mai Hoa
Pham Thi Mai Hoa
Phuong's Sister
MMMathias Mlekuz
Mathias Mlekuz
French Captain
KT
Kevin Tran
Watch Tower Soldier

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The Quiet American isn't available free in Philippines; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.