The Ugly American
"The most explosive adventure of our time!"
Originally released in 1963. The Ugly American is a thriller/drama film. directed by George Englund.
Starring Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada, and Sandra Church
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 c...
Who directed The Ugly American?
The Ugly American was directed by George Englund.
How long is The Ugly American?
The Ugly American has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Ugly American released?
The Ugly American was released on April 2, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ugly American?
The main cast of The Ugly American includes Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada, Sandra Church, Pat Hingle, Arthur Hill.