I Was an American Spy
The startling TRUE story of America's "Mata Hari" of the South Pacific!
1951 · 1h 25m · Approved
Drama, War
Directed by
Lesley Selander
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.
Director and cast
- Lesley Selander Director
- Ann Dvorak as Mrs. Claire 'High Pockets' Phillips
- Gene Evans as Cpl. John Boone
- Douglas Kennedy as Sgt. John Phillips
- Richard Loo as Col. Masamato
- Leon Lontoc as Pacio
- Chabing as Lolita
- Philip Ahn as Capt. Arito
- Marya Marco as Fely
- Nadine Ashdown as Dian
- Lisa Ferraday as Dorothy Fuentes
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