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The Quiet American
1958·Movie
·2h 0min·NR·
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Violence boiled in the wake of 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.
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Questions about The Quiet American
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Quiet American worth watching?
54
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Quiet American rated?
NR
It's rated NR in the United States.
How long is The Quiet American?
2 h 0 min
The Quiet American runs 2 h 0 min.
Is The Quiet American based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Quiet American?
Critics50
Audiences60
Not quite. Audiences rate The Quiet American higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Quiet American in?
EnglishFrenchVietnamese
It was made in English, with some French, Vietnamese. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Quiet American?
7
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What tropes does The Quiet American use?
Well-Intentioned ExtremistBut I Read a Book About ItDating What Daddy HatesHeroic BSoDThousand-Yard StareCall-ForwardTake a Third OptionOne Head TallerOne Head TallerLove at First SightSelective ObliviousnessLast-Name Basisand 35 more
TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Quiet American, including Well-Intentioned Extremist, But I Read a Book About It, Dating What Daddy Hates.