The Ugly American (1963)
The Ugly American is a 1963 thriller movie directed by George Englund, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada and Sandra Church.
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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What is The Ugly American about?
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?
When was The Ugly American released?
The Ugly American was released on 2 April 1963.
How long is The Ugly American?
The Ugly American runs 1h 55m.
Who made The Ugly American?
The Ugly American was directed by George Englund.
Where can I watch The Ugly American?
The Ugly American is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast
- Marlon Brando as Ambassador Harrison Carter MacWhite
- Eiji Okada as Deong
- Sandra Church as Marion MacWhite
- Pat Hingle as Homer Atkins
- Arthur Hill as Grainger
- Jocelyn Brando as Emma Atkins
- Reiko Sato as Rachani, Deong's Wife
- Kukrit Pramoj as Prime Minister Kwen Sai
- Judson Pratt as Joe Bing
- George Shibata as Munsang
- Philip Ober as Ambassador Sears
- Carl Benton Reid as Senator at Confirmation Hearing