Saturday 28/1
FILM: The Quiet American A jaded British foreign correspondent in 1950s Southeast Asia must struggle to keep the affections of his young Vietnamese mistress against a young American newcomer. Political thriller directed by Phillip Noyce and based on the novel by Graham Greene, starring Michael Caine, Brendan Fraser and Do Thi Hai Yen. (Star-22.15) FILM: The Whistle Blower While investigating the mysterious death of his son, a former intelligence agent stumbles across some top-secret, illicit government activities. Spy thriller directed by Simon Langton, starring Michael Caine, James Fox and Nigel Havers. (Vouli-22.45) FILM: Leaving Las Vegas A failed screenwriter who has decided to drink himself to death is not swayed from his course even after he finds true love with a prostitute who is herself unwilling to change her life. Drama directed by Mike Figgis, starring Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands. (Star-0.15) FILM: Boys and Girls When one night best friends Ryan and Jenny end up in bed together, their bond is put to the test. Romantic comedy starring Freddie Prinze Jr and Claire Forlani. (Alpha-0.30)
