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Graham greene was a member of the order of merit and a companion of honour. The main plot of the book is set in vietnam and depicts the characters of thomas fowler, phuong, alden pyle, and vigot in the lead roles. Also released as beyond the limit, the film reunited mackenzie with hoskins, as well as giving him the chance to direct michael caine and richard gere. Henry graham greene, om, ch 2 october 1904 3 april 1991 was an english novelist and author regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.