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The Ugly American (1963)

Starring: Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada Director: George Englund Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada, Sandra Church, Pat Hingle, Arthur Hill
  • Directors: George Englund
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Universal Studios
  • DVD Release Date: August 12, 2003
  • Run Time: 121 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009AOBP
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,655 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "The Ugly American" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Marlon Brando stars in this volatile political thriller based on the critically acclaimed best-selling book. As a compassionate American ambassador to the strife-torn Southeast Asian nation of Sarkhan, Brando tries to keep the Communists in the north from overrunning the weakened democracy in the south by making sure a vital road into the country's inaccessible interior goes through. But, from his very arrival, "The Ugly American" is met with suspicion and hate even by an influential freedom fighter now suspected of being a Communist agent. Intrigue and danger surround Brando and co-stars Pat Hingle, Arthur Hill and Sandra Church, in this tense story of Cold War politics that remains all too real today. END


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The united states sends a new ambassador to a divided southeast asian country about to explode. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 01/09/2007 Starring: Sandra Church Eiji Okada Run time: 120 minutes Rating: Nr Director: George Englund

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Brando does it again. Hard-hitting Cold War drama., January 2, 2004
By Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a fine movie starring Marlon Brando and an excellent supporting cast. Marlon Brando stars as Ambassador McWhite to the fictional Southeast Asian nation of Sarkhan. Eiji Okada turns in a bravo performance as Cheyoung, a wartime comrade of McWhite's who is now a Sarkhanese national hero and who is opposed to American involvement with and presence in Sarkhan. The two men have good chemistry even as their goals are conflicted. Despite once being the closest of wartime friends, McWhite and Cheyoung now find themselves to be enemies.

This is obviously at least in part an allegory of American involvement in Vietnam and other Asian countries, a topic that was at the forefront of American politics when this movie was made. Nonetheless, after watching the film recently after not seeing it for about 25 years, I found that it had lost none of its impact or relevance. This is a very good film with a solid storyline, a relevant political message, and good acting. These all combine to make this film a fine and rewarding viewing experience.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Vietnam Era Drama with Brando, February 11, 2001
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Fascinating drama about Communist insurgency in early-60s Southeast Asia. Takes place in a fictional country named "Sarkhan," which was based at the time on the situations in Laos and Vietnam. Brando is great as the U.S. Ambassador to volatile Sarkhan, trying to balance American political objectives with the nationalist sentiments of the "Sarkhanese" people. Perhaps one of the most intelligent political films of the 1960s. Also includes the Asian perspective and real Asian settings, a rare achievement for a Hollywood film of that era. It was beautifully filmed in Thailand, and the VHS looks great. The story lacks clarity and pace at a few points, keeping the film from being five-star. But it succeeds as a rich character drama in an exotic setting, and an powerful historical statement...a much more intelligent look at the politics of the 1960s in Asia than more famous films like "The Green Berets." Highly recommended for viewers interested in Asia, the Vietnam War era, and Brando fans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful Classic, September 1, 2005
This is probably one of Brandos best films. Considering the time frame when this was first released its amazing to see how on the mark it was for the early 1960s. The comparisons with Vietnam for the time are obvious. The film also provides a study in classic US foriegn relations to 3rd World countries during the Cold War period. US policy can be seen to be well meaning, but often mis-placed and heavy-handed. The lessons to learn here are valuable, and all the more so today. I consider this film a classic because not many pictures like this have ever been made. If one considers how recent the whole Cold War McCarthy syndrome was as well its all the more remarkable. Sure it has all the cliche touches of Hollywood films for that time, but there is still educational value for today from watching it. History teachers should consider showing it to their students. Good to see on DVD with a nice picture quality.
Recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "Some eye opening scenes between Brando and a good cast"
Universal Pictures presents "THE UGLY AMERICAN" (2 April 1963) (122 mins/Color) (Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- Marlon Brando (Harrison MacWhite) gives one of the best and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Lovins

4.0 out of 5 stars A PRESCIENT DRAMA
Marlon Brando starred in "The Ugly American", which despite its title was not liberal, but proved to be prescient. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Steven Travers

4.0 out of 5 stars Third World politics meets First World might
After his rather tepid performance in MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (1962), Marlon Brando rebounded well as Ambassador Harrison MacWhite in THE UGLY AMERICAN (1963). Read more
Published 9 months ago by Annie Van Auken

3.0 out of 5 stars Dated but interesting
I just watched it dubbed into Thai. There is a disclaimer on this version stating that although Thailand had just undergone a coup, this fictional country was not meant to be... Read more
Published on November 6, 2006 by D. A Shogren

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but could have been a lot better
In 'The Ugly American' we find Marlon Brando playing Harrison Mac White, the American ambassador to the ficticious Asian country of Sarkan. Read more
Published on May 25, 2006 by Eddy

2.0 out of 5 stars Misses the mark
Although this movie was/is touted as a political thriller, there's nothing thrilling about it. And although this movie is well-intentioned, the problem is that it offers too... Read more
Published on December 30, 2004 by Jenks

4.0 out of 5 stars Brando Loses The Cold War
The Ugly American was an interesting film when it first came out in 1963 but it seems even more fascinating now when viewed with the benefit of historical hindsight. Read more
Published on August 27, 2004 by Cowboy Buddha

5.0 out of 5 stars A PRESCIENT DRAMA
Marlon Brando starred in "The Ugly American", which despite its title was not liberal, but proved to be prescient. Read more
Published on June 6, 2004 by Steven R. Travers

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what it seems...
It's been a long time since I've seen the Ugly American. I would have watched it more, it's just that it's so difficult to find... anywhere. Read more
Published on May 3, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Just Doesn't Deliver
The Ugly American is one of those typical political dramas that falls short of what it hopes to accomplish. Read more
Published on November 10, 2000 by lecorel@hotmail.com

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