The Quiet American
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.
Release Year
2002
Runtime
101 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Romance, Thriller, Drama, War
Story Snapshot
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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The Quiet American is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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