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- 2002
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 41 m
- 2002
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 41 m
Summary From the classic novel by Graham Greene comes a murder mystery centered on a love triangle set against the French Indochina War in Vietnam circa 1952. (Miramax)
Directed By: Phillip Noyce
Written By: Graham Greene, Christopher Hampton, Robert Schenkkan
- 2002
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 41 m
- 2002
- R
- Miramax
- 1 h 41 m
The Quiet American
8.8
Where to Watch
Summary From the classic novel by Graham Greene comes a murder mystery centered on a love triangle set against the French Indochina War in Vietnam circa 1952. (Miramax)
Directed By: Phillip Noyce
Written By: Graham Greene, Christopher Hampton, Robert Schenkkan
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 39 Critic Reviews
84
95% Positive
37 Reviews
37 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 39 Critic Reviews
84
95% Positive
37 Reviews
37 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
As thoughtful as it is handsomely acted. Caine's subtle, bold performance should guarantee him an aisle seat on Oscar night.
An instant classic and a dramatic beauty, a film that gets us to the core of Greene's chilly, dark and romantic view of the post-war world.
Caine makes Hampton's too-literary narration work by playing it as an inner dialogue: It's the best performance of narration I've ever heard. It makes you want to hear Caine read the whole book--or read anything.
In so many ways, The Quiet American speaks volumes.
One of Caine's meatiest roles, and he handles it with power, humanity and remarkable emotional fluidity; from the opening moments, an enormous amount comes through his eyes alone.
As is frequently the case when there is public fuss about a film or play, the work itself is not very good.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 61 User Ratings
8.8
92% Positive
56 Ratings
56 Ratings
5% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
3% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 61 User Ratings
8.8
92% Positive
56 Ratings
56 Ratings
5% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
3% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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Production Company
Miramax,
Intermedia Films,
Mirage Enterprises,
Saga,
IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 2. Produktions KG,
Giai Phong Film Studio,
Pacifica Film
Release Date Nov 22, 2002
Duration 1 h 41 m
Rating R
Tagline In war, the most powerful weapon is seduction.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Satellite Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
