I Was an American Spy
The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!
6.6
8 votes
1951
1h 25m
Drama
War
Overview
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.
Directed by Lesley Selander
Top 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
FelyN
Nadine Ashdown
Dian
Lisa Ferraday
Dorothy FuentesH
Howard Chuman
KamuriF
Fred Revelala
Zig Zag (as Freddie Revelala)
James B. Leong
Ho Sang
Mark W. Clark
Himself / Authenticator in Prolog (as General Mark Clark)
William Tannen
American Captain (uncredited)J
Jerry Fujikawa
Japanese Guard (uncredited)
Lane Bradford
Jeep Driver (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway
Girl at Ho Sang's Club (uncredited)Details
Status
Released
Release date
April 14, 1951
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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