Movies and TvShows featuring "american-in-asia" theme.

Two years after their escapade in Las Vegas, Stu, Phil, Alan, and Doug travel to Thailand for Stu's wedding. A mishap during the pre-wedding brunch leads to a series of chaotic events, including a missing bridegroom, a severed finger, a face tattoo, encounters with mobsters, and a rescue mission. As they race against time to find the groom and piece together the events of the night, they face unexpected challenges and hilarious situations.

Bob, a still famous actor, arrives in Tokyo to shoot a commercial but feels oblivious and bored. He meets Charlotte, a lonely young woman accompanying her busy photographer husband. Over the next few days, Bob and Charlotte connect, sharing their emotions and fears. They have a great time together at a party and their understanding deepens. Bob has a brief affair with a singer but Charlotte is disappointed. On their last night together, they admit their wish to stay in Tokyo but know it's just a fantasy. They share a gentle goodbye and embrace before parting ways.

The story takes place during the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, focusing on the perspective of the Japanese soldiers defending against the United States. It follows the journey of Private Saigo and his comrades as they face the harsh realities of war, including poor conditions, heavy casualties, and the struggle for survival. Despite the overwhelming odds, they display courage and determination in the face of adversity. The film explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the human toll of war.

During World War II, a group of American soldiers are dropped into Burma to carry out a mission against Japanese forces. They face numerous challenges and dangers as they navigate the treacherous jungle and battle against the enemy.

In 1926 China, sailor Jake Holman is assigned to the USS San Pablo, a gunboat patrolling the Yangtze River. As tensions rise between the Chinese nationalists and warlords, Holman and his crew find themselves caught in the middle of the conflict. They must navigate treacherous waters, face hostile locals, and protect the gunboat at all costs. Along the way, Holman forms a bond with a Chinese woman and a group of missionaries, leading to a clash of cultures and a tragic ending.

Bring 'Em Back Alive is an adventure television series starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Ron O'Neal. The series was shown in the United States from September 1982 to May 1983. Set in Singapore, it was one of several shows like Tales of the Gold Monkey to try to capture the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark. In reality, Frank Buck was a real big game trapper who was very famous in the 1930s. He wrote a book entitled Bring 'Em Back Alive. He appeared in several movies including a 1932 adaptation of the book and is remembered by serial fans as the star of Jungle Menace. It lasted only 17 episodes before being cancelled because of low ratings, due to being scheduled against ABC's Top 30 hits Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley.

The Green Berets is a war drama film that focuses on the actions of the Green Berets, a special forces unit, during the Vietnam War. It portrays the challenges and dangers they face as they carry out their mission in a hostile environment. The movie is known for its controversial and propagandistic portrayal of the war.

Sayonara is a 1957 movie set in post-war Japan during the Korean War. It tells the story of an Air Force officer who falls in love with a Japanese woman. The couple faces challenges and racial prejudice due to their interracial relationship. The film explores cultural differences and the impact of the war on their lives.

During the Korean War, a beleaguered American platoon is tasked with a crucial mission that could change the tide of the war. As they face enemy fire, internal conflicts, and the harsh realities of combat, the soldiers must find the strength to persevere.

Pork Chop Hill is a historical drama about a US military platoon's heroic efforts to capture and hold a strategically important hill during the Korean War. As the soldiers face intense combat and personal challenges, they must navigate a delicate peace negotiation and withstand a relentless enemy counterattack.

During the Korean War, an army sergeant is captured by North Korean forces and must fight to survive while battling his own inner demons.

Never So Few is a drama movie set in Burma during World War II. It follows the story of a group of American soldiers who are members of the Office of Strategic Services. They face challenges and dangers as they fight against the Japanese occupation of Burma.

In post-war Japan, an American ex-soldier returns to Tokyo and gets caught up in a web of crime, espionage, and personal drama. He must navigate the dangerous world of the black market and confront his past while trying to protect a young girl caught in the crossfire. As tensions rise between the Japanese and American occupation forces, he finds himself entangled in a political conspiracy and must fight for his survival.

In the midst of World War II, an American reporter is sent undercover to the Japanese-occupied Malaya to uncover a smuggling operation. Risking his life, he navigates through dangerous situations and encounters various characters as he tries to gather evidence against the enemy. With high stakes and unexpected turns, the reporter's mission becomes a race against time to expose the truth.

Trade of Innocents is a gripping drama based on a true story, highlighting the horrific issue of child sexual abuse and trafficking in Southeast Asia. Alex and Claire Becker, a retired couple, dedicate their lives to investigating and rescuing children from the cruel clutches of the sex trade. Their mission takes a dangerous turn when they become entwined in a web of corruption, facing ruthless criminals and corrupt officials. As they race against time to save innocent lives, the Beckers must confront their own personal demons and make sacrifices that will change them forever.

During the Korean War, a platoon of US Army soldiers find themselves in a treacherous situation as they are tasked with defending a strategically important point. Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the soldiers must rely on their training and courage to survive.

Set during the Korean War, One Minute to Zero follows an American colonel as he leads his troops in battle and forms a relationship with a war widow. The movie explores the horrors of war, the struggles of war refugees, and the dangers faced by the soldiers.

The movers and shakers in Singapore get involved in behind-the-scenes political and business activities, romantic entanglements, and murder. Nicol Williamson plays the wealthiest man in Southeast Asia. Barbara Hershey is his married antagonistic daughter who starts an affair with an ambitious American banker (Bruce Boxleitner) and who also seems to have the attention of her father.

A documentary feature by Pierre Schoendoerffer about the Vietnam War.

The adventurous and remarkable life of the US writer Jack London (1876-1916).