The Ugly American
“The most explosive adventure of our time!”
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?
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- George Englund
- Writers
- Eugene Burdick, Stewart Stern, William J. Lederer
- Producer
- George Englund
- Production
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ugly American rated?
The Ugly American has an audience rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 36 votes.
Who directed The Ugly American?
The Ugly American was directed by George Englund.
When was The Ugly American released?
The Ugly American was released in 1963.
