Thúy An
Biography: Thúy An (full name Nguyễn Thị Thúy An, born December 24, 1958 in An Giang province) is a retired Vietnamese actress. She was most famous in the 1970s and 1980s, beginning her career in 1978 with the feature debut of Nguyễn Hồng Sến, "Whirlwind Season" (Mùa gió chướng). Her most memorable roles are Sáu Xoa in "The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone" (Cánh đồng hoang, d. Nguyễn Hồng Sến, 1979); Thùy Dung in the first three episodes of the TV series "Cards on the Table" (Ván bài lật ngửa, d. Lê Hoàng Hoa, 1982-1987); and Ngọc Lan in the TV series "Saigon Rangers" (Biệt động Sài Gòn, d. Long Vân, 1982-1986). Thúy An is considered one of the leading actors of Vietnamese revolutionary cinema. Most of her film credits are associated with director Hồng Sến, who was her husband until his death in 1995 that also marked her retirement from acting. Thúy An currently resides in Germany with her second husband and her daughter from her first marriage.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 24, 1958
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Cards on the Table: The Roving Chessman
1983-01-01
Cards on the Table: The Roving Chessman
Overview: In 1955 Tay Ninh, the National United Front is established and gives Ngo Dinh Diem's government an ultimatum: reform or attack. Luan continues to handle his new rise of popularity within sociopolitical circles in South Vietnam. He goes to Da Lat for a vacation, where a meeting between him and a young woman has been arranged.
Genres: War Drama Thriller Action History
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Cards on the Table: The Gunshot on the Highland
1983-01-01
Cards on the Table: The Gunshot on the Highland
Overview: After a tumultuous arrival and subsequent stay in Da Lat for military training, Luan returns to Saigon a Major in the Presidential Special Forces. He and Thuy Dung continue their relationship. News that Ngo Dinh Diem is opening the Ban Me Thuot's Highland Economic Fair attracts many intelligence and security organizations, whose political purposes vary.
Genres: War Action Drama History Thriller
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Chorus Of Hope
Chorus Of Hope
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Saigon Rangers: Silence
1986-01-02
Saigon Rangers: Silence
Overview: To keep up with his public guise, Tư Chung considers marriage with his "girlfriend" and tries to flatter some trust out of the CIA advisors who've been eyeing the pair, all the while following new orders to plan and launch an important offensive. The second part of a series based on a real-life organization involved in intelligence activities in South Vietnam before 1975.
Genres: War TV Movie
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1986-01-02
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Saigon Rangers: The Meeting Place
1986-01-01
Saigon Rangers: The Meeting Place
Overview: Posing as a privileged man working for his wealthy industrialist uncle, Commander of the Saigon Rangers Tư Chung prepares with his comrades for a secret meeting with a coming Vietcong officer, alias "K9". The first part of a series based on a real-life organization involved in intelligence activities in South Vietnam before 1975.
Genres: War TV Movie
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Saigon Rangers: Thunderstorm
1986-01-03
Saigon Rangers: Thunderstorm
Overview: After the dangerous offensive launched on the embassy office in Saigon, Tư Chung and his comrades have to find ways to adapt to rising suspicions from the CIA advisors, as well as dealing with violent repercussions involving someone very dear to him. The third part of a series based on a real-life organization involved in intelligence activities in South Vietnam before 1975.
Genres: War TV Movie
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1986-01-03
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Saigon Rangers: Return You Your Name
1986-01-04
Saigon Rangers: Return You Your Name
Overview: The year 1968 approaches. Bubbling underneath festive spirits are quiet anticipations of a major escalation of conflict, alongside exciting dreams of a brighter future...that seems so close and yet somehow far away. Tư Chung, tasked with overseeing the joint offensive on supreme headquarters in Saigon at the first moment of the lunar year, prepares himself for the most beautiful and painful of hopes. The final part of a series based on a real-life organization involved in intelligence activities in South Vietnam before 1975.
Genres: War TV Movie
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1986-01-04
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The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone
1979-04-30
The Abandoned Field: Free Fire Zone
Overview: In Dong Thap Muoi during the days of the Vietnam War, Ba Do, Sau Xoa and their little child live in a small shack in the middle of an abandoned wetland zone. They are entrusted with the mission of maintaining Viet Minh's lines of communication in the area. Daily life goes on as the small family looks out for death from above.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1979-04-30
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Flooding Season
1986-01-01
Flooding Season
Overview: One of the three collaborated movies by Trinh Cong Son (songwriter), Hong Sen (director), and Nguyen Quang Sang (novelist). The other two are "Mùa Gió Chướng" and "Cánh Đồng Hoang".
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Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Hòn Đất
1983-01-01
Hòn Đất
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Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Whirlwind Season
1978-03-09
Whirlwind Season
Overview: Nguyễn Hồng Sến's debut feature, based on the novel of the same name by Nguyễn Quang Sáng. Members of the Viet Cong attempt to defend their fellow citizens from being forcefully relocated from their village by a South Vietnamese army officer while at the same time continue with their efforts to win the war in Vietnam.
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Original Language: vi
Release Date: 1978-03-09
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