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The Quiet American
Graham Greene 's classic novel set in the Saigon of the early 50s.
The first of three parts with Ian Holm.
A burnt-out British journalist has fallen in love with a local girl, but the arrival of an apparently innocent economic attache disrupts both their relationship and the balance of power.
Dramatised by Gregory Evans Director David Benedictus Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Greene
Unknown:
Ian Holm.
Dramatised By:
Gregory Evans
Fowler:
Ian Holm
Pyle, the Quiet American:
Adam Henderson
Vigot:
Philippe Giraudeau
Phuong:
Lucy Sheen
Lieutenant:
Nicholas Gilbrook
Joe:
Vincent Brimble
Granger:
Simon Treves
Whore:
Marian Diamond
Miss Hei:
Marcia King
Dominguez:
Sam Dastor
Source: Radio Times

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