Brendan Fraser Is Officially Back! Relive 22 of the Actor's Best Movies and TV Roles

Based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Graham Greene, "The Quiet American" centers around British journalist Thomas Fowler (Michael Caine), who is covering the Vietnam War in Saigon. During his time in Vietnam, Fowler falls in love with a young woman named Phuong, though their relationship is complicated by CIA operative Alden Pyle (Fraser), who is also in love with her. As Pyle makes promises to Phuong while also promoting US interests, Fowler has plans in mind to get what he wants.