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Ugly Americans
Ugly American or similar may refer to: *''The Ugly American'', a 1958 novel by William Lederer and Eugene Burdick * ''The Ugly American'' (film), a 1963 film starring Marlon Brando, based on the 1958 novel *Ugly American (pejorative), a term used to refer to perceptions of arrogant behavior by Americans abroad *Ugly Americans (band) Ugly Americans was an American rock band from Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorpor ..., an American rock band * ''The Ugly American'' (album), a 2002 album by Marc Eitzel * ''Ugly Americans'' (book), a 2004 book by Ben Mezrich * ''Ugly Americans'' (TV series), a 2010 television series {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugly Americans (book)
''Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions'' is a book by Ben Mezrich that recounts the exploits of an American called John Malcolm (a pseudonym) arbitraging index futures in Japan in the 1990s. The book was released on May 4, 2004 by William Morrow and Company. By 2008 Kevin Spacey's Trigger Street Productions has the film rights to the book. Plot summary In 1992, twenty Ivy League football players visit Japan, to play an exhibition match against Japanese college kids. On this trip, Princeton University's contribution to that all-star-Ivy team, John Malcolm, encountered a Princeton alum, Dean Carney (also a pseudonym). Carney was an executive in Kidder Peabody's Tokyo office, and he suggested Malcolm contact him about a job if his pro football career did not pan out. When it did not, and following a job search on Wall Street, Malcolm contacted Carney in 1993. Malcolm then became one of KP's two Osaka-based traders. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ugly American
''The Ugly American'' is a 1958 political novel by Eugene Burdick and William Lederer that depicts the failures of the U.S. diplomatic corps in Southeast Asia. The book caused a sensation in diplomatic circles and had major political implications. The Peace Corps was established during the Kennedy administration partly as a result of the book. The bestseller has remained continuously in print and is one of the most influential American political novels. It has been called an "iconic Cold War text." Background Authors William Lederer was an American author and captain in the U.S. Navy who served as special assistant to the commander in chief of U.S. forces in the Pacific and Asian theater. Eugene Burdick was an American political scientist, novelist, and non-fiction writer, and served in the Navy during World War II. The two met in the build-up to the Vietnam War. The authors were disillusioned with the style and substance of U.S. diplomatic efforts in Southeast Asia. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ugly American (film)
''The Ugly American'' is a 1963 American adventure film directed by George Englund, written by Stewart Stern, and starring Marlon Brando, Sandra Church, Eiji Okada, Pat Hingle, Judson Pratt, Reiko Sato, and Arthur Hill. It is based on the 1958 novel ''The Ugly American'' by Eugene Burdick and William Lederer. The film was released on April 2, 1963, by Universal Pictures. Premise American ambassador Harrison MacWhite (Marlon Brando) travels to a Southeast Asian country beleaguered by rival factions, but MacWhite views the political situation only in the simplest terms: as a struggle between communism and democracy. By the time that the ambassador finally sees the resultant political upheaval as something far more complicated, it may be too late. Cast * Marlon Brando as Ambassador Harrison Carter MacWhite * Eiji Okada as Deong * Sandra Church as Marion MacWhite * Pat Hingle as Homer Atkins * Arthur Hill as Grainger * Jocelyn Brando as Emma Atkins * Kukrit Pramoj as Prime Mini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugly American (pejorative)
"Ugly American" is a stereotype depicting American citizens as exhibiting loud, arrogant, demeaning, thoughtless, ignorant, and ethnocentric behavior mainly abroad, but also at home. Although the term is usually associated with or applied to travelers and tourists, it also applies to U.S. corporate businesses in the international arena. Origin The term seems to have entered popular culture as the title of a 1958 book by authors William Lederer and Eugene Burdick. In 1963, the book was made into a film directed by George Englund and starring Marlon Brando. The best-selling, loosely fictional account provided contrasting characters with different approaches to opposing Communist influence in Southeast Asia, and the use of foreign aid in particular. The majority of the Americans exhibit a range of blundering, corrupt, and incompetent behaviors, often concentrating on impractical projects that will serve more to benefit American contractors than the local population. A minorit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugly Americans (band)
Ugly Americans was an American rock band from Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the 11th-most-populous city ... consisting of former members of Cracker (band), Cracker, Mojo Nixon, and Poi Dog Pondering.[ Ugly Americans] at Allmusic History Ugly Americans was founded in 1993 by musicians who played together at jam sessions organized by bassist Sean McCarthy at Clifford Antone, Antone's in Austin. The group played the HORDE Tour in 1994 and then supported Dave Matthews Band and Big Head Todd & the Monsters on tour in 1995. They released a live album in 1995 and a studio album in 1996; a sophomore studio effort arrived in 1998 before the band's breakup. Lead singer and songwriter Bob Schneider went on to a successful solo career. Members *Bob Schneider - vocals *Sean McCarthy - bass *D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ugly American (album)
''The Ugly American'' is an album by singer/songwriter Mark Eitzel. The second of Eitzel's two covers albums released in 2002 (along with '' Music for Courage and Confidence''), ''The Ugly American'' was put out by Thirsty Ear Recordings. It contains new versions of songs Eitzel wrote with his earlier band American Music Club, as arranged by an ensemble of Greek musicians. Critical reception AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ... called the album "a fascinating and pleasurable detour that casts some of itzel'sbest songs in a new light." Track listing #"Western Sky" #"Here They Roll Down" #"Jenny" #"Nightwatchman" #"Take Courage" #"Anything" #"What Good is Love" #"Will You Find Me" #"Last Harbor" #"Love's Humming" References 2002 albums Mark E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |