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I Was an American Spy

NR19511h 25mLesley Selander
IMDb 6.5

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"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.

DramaWar
World War IiFemale SpyBataan

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What is I Was an American Spy (1951) about?

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.

Who stars in I Was an American Spy?

I Was an American Spy stars Ann Dvorak (Mrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips), Gene Evans (Cpl. John Boone), Douglas Kennedy (Sgt. John Phillips), Richard Loo (Col. Masamato), Leon Lontoc (Pacio). The film was directed by Lesley Selander.

How long is I Was an American Spy?

I Was an American Spy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951. It is rated NR.

Is I Was an American Spy worth watching?

I Was an American Spy holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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