The American Surplus (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1975, The American Surplus is a drama film directed by Somboonsuk Niyomsiri, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. An aunt adopts two children, the elder called Deuan is 5 years old and the youngest is called Dam. Both fathers are different. Dam’s father is a black man so she is called Dam (black) as a reference to her skin color. The children were temporarily given to the aunt by the mother. Unable to raise them, the aunt wishes to sell them to a rich lady. The rich lady doesn’t want Dam and buys only Deuan for 3000 baht. She is renamed as Deuan Krai Saen. Dam is sold to a family to become a servant and to be the puppet of the daughter. The story intertwined, as years go by, their fates come cross each other.
Who’s in it. The American Surplus stars Buparat Yanprasittikul as Dam, Chorpetch Chainetr as Deuan, Namngern Bunnak and Suriya Chinaphan as Phi Pan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The American Surplus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The American Surplus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The American Surplus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The American Surplus (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The American Surplus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The American Surplus worth watching?
- The American Surplus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The American Surplus?
- The American Surplus stars Buparat Yanprasittikul, Chorpetch Chainetr, Namngern Bunnak, Suriya Chinaphan and Marasri Bangchang.
- When was The American Surplus released?
- The American Surplus was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.