Joe Smith, American (1942)
Thrilling! It Will Lift You to the Skies!
Joe Smith is an ordinary American family man who works in an aircraft factory. Shortly after being a promoted to a much higher position, Joe is kidnapped by enemy agents who are determined to get military secrets out of him by any means possible. Will Joe keep quiet or betray his country...
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: February 1, 1942
Cast
- Robert Young - Joe Smith
- Marsha Hunt - Mary Smith
- Harvey Stephens - Freddie Dunhill
- Darryl Hickman - Johnny Smith
- Jonathan Hale - Blake McKettrick
- Noel Madison - Schricker
- Don Costello - Mead
- Joseph Anthony - Conway
- William Forrest - August 'Gus' Stoffen
- Russell Hicks - Mr. Edgerton
Screenplay
- Paul Gallico (Story)
- Allen Rivkin (Screenplay)
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Cinematography: Charles Lawton Jr.
Editing: Elmo Veron
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Void of Despair and No Escape, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island
Keywords
escape, torture
More Films by Director: Richard Thorpe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joe Smith, American about?
- Joe Smith is an ordinary American family man who works in an aircraft factory. Shortly after being a promoted to a much higher position, Joe is kidnapped by enemy agents who are determined to get military secrets out of him by any means possible. Will Joe keep quiet or betray his country...
- Who directed Joe Smith, American?
- Joe Smith, American was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in Joe Smith, American?
- Joe Smith, American stars Robert Young, Marsha Hunt, Harvey Stephens, Darryl Hickman, Jonathan Hale, Noel Madison.
- How long is Joe Smith, American?
- Joe Smith, American has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Joe Smith, American?
- Joe Smith, American is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was Joe Smith, American produced?
- Joe Smith, American was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Joe Smith, American?
- The themes of Joe Smith, American include: Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Void of Despair and No Escape, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Being Marooned and Escaping the Island.