About this movie
An intelligent, articulate scholar, Harrison MacWhite, survives a hostile Senate confirmation hearing at the hands of conservatives to become ambassador to Sarkan, a southeast Asian country where civil war threatens a tense peace. Despite his knowledge, once he's there, MacWhite sees only a dichotomy between the U.S. and Communism. He can't accept that anti-American sentiment might be a longing for self-determination and nationalism. So, he breaks from his friend Deong, a local opposition leader, ignores a foreman's advice about slowing the building of a road, and tries to muscle ahead. What price must the country and his friends pay for him to get some sense?
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Quick facts
Year
1963
Runtime
1h 55m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
36
Genre
Thriller, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
politics
southeast asia
fictitious country
u.s. ambassador
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Questions about The Ugly American
How long is The Ugly American?
The Ugly American has a runtime of 1h 55m (1 hour and 55 minutes).
Who directed The Ugly American?
The Ugly American was directed by George Englund and released in 1963.
What genre is The Ugly American?
The Ugly American is a Thriller, Drama film (1963).
Who stars in The Ugly American?
The cast of The Ugly American includes Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada, Sandra Church, Pat Hingle, Arthur Hill.
What is the TMDB rating for The Ugly American?
The Ugly American has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 36 votes.
