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UNITED STATES · 1958
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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United States · Classical Hollywood
Films with Similar Themes
Cold War politics · Love triangle · American imperialism · Moral ambiguity · Betrayal
