The Ugly American
1963, English. Directed by George Englund.
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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?
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- George EnglundDirector
- Marlon BrandoAmbassador Harrison Carter MacWhite
- Eiji OkadaDeong
- Sandra ChurchMarion MacWhite
- Pat HingleHomer Atkins
- Arthur HillGrainger
- Jocelyn BrandoEmma Atkins
- Reiko SatoRachani, Deong's Wife
- Kukrit PramojPrime Minister Kwen Sai
- Judson PrattJoe Bing
- George ShibataMunsang
- Philip OberAmbassador Sears
- Carl Benton ReidSenator at Confirmation Hearing
Details
- Released
- 2 April 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stewart Stern
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The Ugly American runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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The Ugly American is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ugly American?
If you liked The Ugly American, try The Contender, The Candidate, Billy Jack Goes to Washington.
Who directed The Ugly American?
The Ugly American (1963) was directed by George Englund and stars Marlon Brando, Eiji Okada, Sandra Church.