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I Was an American Spy(1951)
Status: Released
Date: 1951-04-14
62%
7 Votes
Time: 1h 25m
The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Allied Artists Pictures
Movie: I Was an American Spy
Top 10 Billed 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
Lisa Ferraday
Dorothy Fuentes
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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.
Release Date
1951-04-14
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6.2
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The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!
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