The Quiet American(1958)
Violence boiled in the wake of the quiet American!
The Quiet American Synopsis
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.
The Quiet American (1958) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, released on February 8, 1958 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Audie Murphy, Michael Redgrave, Claude Dauphin and Giorgia Moll. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writers:
- Graham Greene, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Producers:
- Vĩnh Noãn, Michał Waszyński, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Krasker
- Composer:
- Mario Nascimbene
- Production:
- Figaro Incorporated Production
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Quiet American (1958) Trailer
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The Quiet American Cast & Crew
Main cast
Audie Murphy
as The American
Michael Redgrave
as Thomas Fowler
Claude Dauphin
as Inspector Vigot
Giorgia Moll
as Phuong
Yoko Tani
as Rendezvous Hostess
Fred Sadoff
as Dominguez
Bruce Cabot
as Bill Granger
Kerima
as Phuong's Sister
Richard Loo
as Mr. Heng
Peter Trent
as Eliot Wilkins
- Georges Brehat
Georges Brehat
as French Colonel
- Clinton Anderson
Clinton Anderson
as Joe Morton
Key crew
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, written by Graham Greene and Joseph L. Mankiewicz, produced by Vĩnh Noãn, Michał Waszyński and Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
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The Quiet American Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 34 ratings.
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The Quiet American – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Quiet American online?
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The Quiet American (1958) is available to stream on FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Quiet American?
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The main cast of The Quiet American (1958) includes Audie Murphy, Michael Redgrave, Claude Dauphin, Giorgia Moll and Yoko Tani. The film was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Quiet American released?
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The Quiet American was released on February 8, 1958 and runs for 2h.
Is The Quiet American worth watching?
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The Quiet American (1958) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Quiet American?
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