The Quiet American

The Quiet American

In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.

R 2002 · 101 min · ★ 6.6 · Romance, Thriller, Drama, War

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.

Directed by Phillip Noyce · Written by Christopher Hampton

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