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I Was an American Spy

The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!
Apr 14, 1951 · 1h 25m
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PLOT

An American nightclub singer in 1940's Singapore becomes a spy for America in an effort to get back at the invading Japanese army. Based on a true story.

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CAST

Ann Dvorak
Mrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips
Gene Evans
Cpl. John Boone
Douglas Kennedy
Sgt. John Phillips
Richard Loo
Col. Masamato
Leon Lontoc
Pacio
Chabing
Lolita
Philip Ahn
Capt. Arito
Marya Marco
Fely
Directed by Lesley Selander

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Allied Artists Pictures
Country
US

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