Movie

The Ugly American

“The most explosive adventure of our time!”

★ 6.6(36)19631h 55m

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Good to know

Director: George Englund
Release date: 1963-04-02
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal International Pictures

About The Ugly American

The Ugly American is a 1963 movie in the Thriller and Drama genres, directed by George Englund, starring Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada and Sandra Church. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ugly American in Czech Republic — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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?

Cast

Marlon Brando

Ambassador Harrison Carter MacWhite

Eiji Okada

Deong

Sandra Church

Marion MacWhite

Pat Hingle

Homer Atkins

Arthur Hill

Grainger

Jocelyn Brando

Emma Atkins

Reiko Sato

Rachani, Deong's Wife

Kukrit Pramoj

Prime Minister Kwen Sai

Judson Pratt

Joe Bing

George Shibata

Munsang

Philip Ober

Ambassador Sears

Carl Benton Reid

Senator at Confirmation Hearing

Themes & keywords

politicssoutheast asiafictitious countryu.s. ambassador

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ugly American in Czech Republic?+

The Ugly American is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Czech Republic. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Ugly American on Netflix?+

The Ugly American is not on Netflix in Czech Republic right now.

How long is The Ugly American?+

The Ugly American has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Ugly American?+

The Ugly American stars Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada, Sandra Church, Pat Hingle and Arthur Hill.

When did The Ugly American come out?+

The Ugly American is a 1963 movie directed by George Englund.

What genre is The Ugly American?+

The Ugly American is Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed The Ugly American?+

The Ugly American was directed by George Englund.