Movie Description

The Ugly American

(1963)

Overview

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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Facts

Original TitleThe Ugly American

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1963-04-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 55m

Production CompaniesUniversal International Pictures

Genres

  • Thriller
  • Drama