I Was an American Spy (1951)
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.
Director: Lesley Selander
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 14, 1951
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
- Nadine Ashdown - Dian
- Lisa Ferraday - Dorothy Fuentes
Screenplay
- Claire Phillips (Novel)
- Claire Phillips (Story)
- Myron B. Goldsmith (Novel)
- Myron B. Goldsmith (Story)
- Samuel Roeca (Screenplay)
Music: Edward J. Kay
Editing: Philip Cahn
Production: Allied Artists Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, female spy, bataan
More Films by Director: Lesley Selander
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Was an American Spy 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 directed I Was an American Spy?
- I Was an American Spy was directed by Lesley Selander.
- Who stars in I Was an American Spy?
- I Was an American Spy stars Ann Dvorak, Gene Evans, Douglas Kennedy, Richard Loo, Leon Lontoc, Chabing.
- How long is I Was an American Spy?
- I Was an American Spy has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is I Was an American Spy?
- I Was an American Spy is a Drama, War film.
- Where was I Was an American Spy produced?
- I Was an American Spy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of I Was an American Spy?
- The themes of I Was an American Spy include: The Horror of War and Humanity.