Posted by BChrist at c-24-126-232-217.we.client2.attbi.com on January 25, 2003 at 19:36:31:
As for myself, there is a new movie in limited release called "The Quiet American" starring Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser. Story is set in 1950's Vietnam, just as the Americans were entering the fight. The two are bickering over a beautiful Vietnamese lady who has had encounters with both. We find out Brendan is heading up a secret CIA front disguised as a Medical Aid organization. Explosives are passing through to support the Democractic South versus the Communist North Vietnam.
The dramatic ending has Brendan's character dying in a scheme, partially involving Michael Caine, when the Vietnamese find out Brendan's true identity. Michael invites Brendan's character to dinner, only to be killed by Michael's Vietnamese contact. Michael likes Vietnam so much, he doesn't want to leave. With Brendan out of the way, Michael has the beautiful Vietnamese lady all to himself.
Tragic, the plot thread is rather obvious, but good viewing...
BChrist
Cast....
Michael Caine .... Thomas Fowler
Brendan Fraser .... Alden Pyle
Do Thi Hai Yen .... Phuong ("The beautiful lady" described above)