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I Was an American Spy

I Was an American Spy

The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: I Was an American Spy
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1951-04-14
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 6.2/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Allied Artists Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.548
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ann Dvorak

Ann Dvorak

as Mrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips

Gene Evans

Gene Evans

as Cpl. John Boone

Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy

as Sgt. John Phillips

Richard Loo

Richard Loo

as Col. Masamato

Leon Lontoc

Leon Lontoc

as Pacio

Chabing

Chabing

as Lolita

Philip Ahn

Philip Ahn

as Capt. Arito

Marya Marco

Marya Marco

as Fely

Nadine Ashdown

Nadine Ashdown

as Dian

Lisa Ferraday

Lisa Ferraday

as Dorothy Fuentes

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

world war iifemale spybataan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Was an American Spy?

I Was an American Spy is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1951-04-14.

Who are the main actors in I Was an American Spy?

The main cast includes Ann Dvorak, Gene Evans, Douglas Kennedy, Richard Loo, Leon Lontoc, .

Where can I watch I Was an American Spy online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if I Was an American Spy is available.

Is I Was an American Spy based on a true story?

The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!

What is the IMDb rating of I Was an American Spy?

I Was an American Spy has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of I Was an American Spy?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for I Was an American Spy?

The soundtrack was composed by Allied Artists Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was I Was an American Spy filmed?

I Was an American Spy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is I Was an American Spy?

The total runtime of I Was an American Spy is 85 minutes.

Is I Was an American Spy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to I Was an American Spy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to I Was an American Spy.

Does I Was an American Spy have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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