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The Quiet American
“In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.”
The Quiet American at a glance
The Quiet American is a 2002 romance and thriller film, running 1h 41m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2002-11-22
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Genres
- Romance, Thriller, Drama, War
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 351 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmCynical 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.
Cast
14 names
Michael CaineThomas Fowler
Brendan FraserAlden Pyle
Đỗ Thị Hải YếnPhuong
Tzi MaHinh
Rade ŠerbedžijaInspector Vigot
Robert StantonJoe Tunney
Holmes OsborneBill Granger
Ngo Quang HaiGeneral Thế
Ferdinand HoangMr. Muoi
Pham Thi Mai HoaPhuong's Sister
Mathias MlekuzFrench Captain
Lap PhanWatch Tower SoldierQuestions about The Quiet American
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Quiet American in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Quiet American is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Quiet American suitable for children?
The Quiet American is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Quiet American on PelisPlus UK?
The Quiet American has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
How long is The Quiet American?
The Quiet American runs for 1h 41m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Quiet American trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official UK Re-Release Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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