The Quiet American
“Violence boiled in the wake of 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.
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The Quiet American (1958) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Greene, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- The Quiet American
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Figaro Incorporated Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Graham Greene, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Mario Nascimbene
Robert Krasker
William Hornbeck
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Vĩnh Noãn, Michał Waszyński
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Vĩnh Noãn
Producer
Michał Waszyński
Producer
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
William Hornbeck
Editor
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quiet American
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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.
Who directed The Quiet American?
The Quiet American was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in The Quiet American?
The principal cast of The Quiet American includes Audie Murphy, Michael Redgrave, Claude Dauphin, Giorgia Moll, Yoko Tani.
When was The Quiet American released and how long is it?
The Quiet American was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quiet American?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quiet American was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is The Quiet American based on a book or true story?
The Quiet American is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Greene".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quiet American?
The Quiet American holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).